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
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NS- No Thank You
Art by Madeline DuvallPepperdine’s New Student Orientation, better known as NSO, marks the beginning of another wave-filled academic year. As carloads of incoming freshmen and transfer students weave through the screams of overly-comfortable, rambunctious Pepperdine students, some feelings of excitement are quickly blanketed by that of intimidation and anxiety. As fun and … [Read more...] about NS- No Thank You
Labels Should Not Define People
A label: a description of contents attached to an item that tries to identify it, according to Merriam Webster. These labels are present on food items, where calories, fats, sugars, et cetera, of that food are found. These labels describe the good in simple terms and are definitive, usually not changing with time. Why then is society stuck in a time of labeling people, as … [Read more...] about Labels Should Not Define People
Understand the Power of Introverts
Art by Ally ArmstrongPeople fall on the spectrum of two socialization categories — introvert and extrovert, with ambiverts directly between them being a mix of both. The world is structured toward those who fall on the more extroverted side of the scale — those that work best being out and around people; however, those that differ from this societal norm … [Read more...] about Understand the Power of Introverts
Best Places To Take Refuge On Campus As an Introvert
Graphic by Nate Barton Congratulations! You are an introvert. With the newfound knowledge of your introversion via Myers-Briggs test, BuzzFeed quiz, or your inability to look someone in the eye while talking, you have accrued an impressive amount of introversion street cred. This cred is quiet, discrete, bashful and may only be used to one-up fellow introverts. Yes, they may … [Read more...] about Best Places To Take Refuge On Campus As an Introvert
