Art by Madeline DuvallSpeaking multiple languages is an important skill that many people worldwide possess, yet is an area of education where America appears to struggle. Despite the fact that the United States is at the center of many economic and societal networks throughout the world, only a low percentage of the population can speak a second language with adequate fluency … [Read more...] about Improve language Education in America
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Let’s Talk About Sex
Graphic by Nate BartonPepperdine’s official position on sexual relationships among unmarried students is pretty typical of that of most conservative Christian ideologies: Save sex for marriage. That’s the end of it. Pepperdine's student handbook states the university's belief that sex should be between a husband and wife, and then goes on encourage students to seek … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About Sex
Joys and Pains of First-generation College Students
Photos by Kayla Lee “College had always been a thing that I was working toward and college had always been my ultimate goal. It was my resource toward economic mobility and to be someone my parents were not able to be,” said senior Jazmin Guardado, an International Studies major at Pepperdine. She is a first-generation college student. Guardado is from Los Angeles, but … [Read more...] about Joys and Pains of First-generation College Students
Require Great Books
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe Great Books program embodies the liberal arts education experience that Pepperdine affirms is central to its mission to strengthen the lives of students with "purpose, service and leadership." As such, all students should be required to take at least one semester of the program as a General Education requirement, perhaps replacing one of the three … [Read more...] about Require Great Books
Ditch the Tech, Hit the Pen
Graphic by Nate BartonMany students think technology is in their best interest. However, if used incorrectly, technology hinders learning and education, despite living in a tech-driven world. It can prove to be more distracting than taking hand-written notes, even if tech is used as part of the class. Not using technology in the classroom and taking notes by hand is less … [Read more...] about Ditch the Tech, Hit the Pen
