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Rising Above: Pepperdine Students Overcome Life’s Toughest Challenges

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At some point in life, everyone hits a wall. It might come from an unexpected diagnosis, perhaps a personal hardship or even a mental challenge that makes the future feel uncertain. For many Pepperdine students, life is not defined solely by academic achievements or personal milestones, but rather shaped by personal hurdles encountered along the way. Sophomore Ernest … [Read more...] about Rising Above: Pepperdine Students Overcome Life’s Toughest Challenges

Pepperdine Introduces New Opioid Awareness and Mental Health Resources

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The Student Health Center continues its commitment to ensuring physical and mental health resources through its continued partnership with TimelyCare for this academic year and the introduction of Narcan. TimelyCare is a nationwide organization promoting a plethora of 24/7 virtual care for universities around the United States. The 2024-25 academic year will mark the second … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Introduces New Opioid Awareness and Mental Health Resources

Rainy Weather Evokes Negative Feelings

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Seasonal affective disorder, or seasonal depression, is a disorder the sunny California stereotype often masks. However, it still affects many California residents. California received more than 33 inches of rain last year, which is 128% of the average, making it one of the wettest years in the state's recorded history, according to ABC7 News. Not only does rain bring … [Read more...] about Rainy Weather Evokes Negative Feelings

Opinion: Limits Let Us Play

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. When I took Religion 101, I thought I would do very well on the final exam, but I did not. This mismatch of expectations shook my framework of confidence in my knowledge of religion and obliterated my effort in studying … [Read more...] about Opinion: Limits Let Us Play

Opinion: Be Aware of How Others Want to Be Treated

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Art by Vivian HsiaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.The Golden Rule, the ethical principle as the Bible says in Matthew 7:12, states to treat others as you would like to be treated. One step forward from that is to replace your own preferences with how others … [Read more...] about Opinion: Be Aware of How Others Want to Be Treated