Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. As I begin my senior year, I cannot help but reflect on Pepperdine's mission statement, which claims that, at this university, students are "strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership." Specifically, I wonder, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine’s Loneliness is a Purpose Problem
Khanh Bui
RISE Solidifies Community With Art at Creative Cafe
RISE's latest community effort — Creative Cafe — mixed all of the ingredients of delicious coffee from JV Espresso, fresh food from Chipotle and supplies for coloring rocks March 24. RISE, which stands for Resilience Informed Skills Education, has been working on campus to build community and foster a stronger sense of resilience among students. The presentation began with a … [Read more...] about RISE Solidifies Community With Art at Creative Cafe
Student Loneliness Taskforce Addresses Increasing Loneliness
Art by Gabby DiGiovanniAcross the nation, loneliness has become increasingly apparent among college students, and schools have been working to address the issue. Pepperdine is no exception.According to a National College Health Assessment Spring 2019 survey, 68% of Pepperdine student expressed that they had "felt very lonely," which is 3% higher than the national average.In … [Read more...] about Student Loneliness Taskforce Addresses Increasing Loneliness