Pepperdine Graphic Media file photo Grueling. Demanding. Physically and mentally fatiguing to the point of vulnerability. Suffering together. These are just a few terms that Pepperdine student-athletes, coaches and sports psychologists used to describe one of their lifelong pursuits. These terms set interaction in sports apart from other teams or groups, and they … [Read more...] about More than a Game: Human Interaction in Sports
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Introverts, Extroverts and Everything In Between
Art by Madeline Duvall Social butterflies and happy loners. When it comes to humans’ social preferences, everyone’s are a bit different. While some prefer to be around other people, others keep to themselves. “It’s a continuum,” Psychology Professor Cindy Miller-Perrin said. “There are few people who are out on the extremes.” A self-identified introvert, … [Read more...] about Introverts, Extroverts and Everything In Between
COVID-19 Helps People Recognize the Importance of Human Interaction
Art by Madeline Duvall Buying groceries, going to the bank, eating at a restaurant, celebrating a loved one or just simply hugging someone have not looked the same since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic March 11. COVID-19 has changed the way people are able to interact and communicate with each other in both positive and negative ways, said Thema … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Helps People Recognize the Importance of Human Interaction
The Benefits of Communicating with People Opposite You
Art by Samantha Miller Pepperdine students have different appearances, come from different places and have different beliefs. In a world full of these differences, communicating with people opposite you can seem like a daunting task, but according to experts and Seaver students, it's ultimately a rewarding one. "You can learn anything from anybody," sophomore Myles … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Communicating with People Opposite You
Say Bye To Religion
Art by Caitlin RoarkWhere some see religion, others may see exclusion, fear and even collapse. While religion is subjective, the latter postulate may be closer to reality than ever.As millions of young people begin to reject traditional religious teachings due to incompatibility and misrepresentation, religious practice in the United States has declined to make the collapse of … [Read more...] about Say Bye To Religion
