Lyra Tiffin (middle) enjoys the company of her Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters. Tiffin's sisterhood inspired her to implement academic success in her new Panhellenic position. Photo courtesy of Lyra TiffinUndergraduate women who are interested in joining one of Pepperdine University's seven active sorority chapters go through a rigorous recruitment process that aims to foster … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Sororities Strive for Academic Success
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Opinion: Grade Inflation has Unexpected Benefits
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Grade inflation is “undeniable,” according to The National Association of Scholars.Grade inflation can be misleading to students. It gives many students the false impression that they have mastered a subject when in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Grade Inflation has Unexpected Benefits
Opinion: Turn Academic Disappointment into Motivation
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.The semester has been ramping up with the imminence of finals week.The end of every week feels like getting body slammed with only a couple of days to recover before the next round of classes starts all over again.As a student … [Read more...] about Opinion: Turn Academic Disappointment into Motivation
Opinion: Abolish Grades
Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. For many college students, time and energy is devoted to earning high grades. Grades, among other factors, are the key to success for graduate school and ultimately leading into the workforce. However, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Abolish Grades
Opinion: Open-Note Exams Benefit Students’ Futures
Art by Samantha Miller School is meant to prepare students for the future, providing them with skills and knowledge they can benefit from forever. Closed-note exams, however, do not help students achieve this goal.Studies show closed-note exams create anxiety, promote cramming and encourage short-term memorization — all of which actually result in lower long-term … [Read more...] about Opinion: Open-Note Exams Benefit Students’ Futures