Seasonal affective disorder, or seasonal depression, is a disorder the sunny California stereotype often masks. However, it still affects many California residents. California received more than 33 inches of rain last year, which is 128% of the average, making it one of the wettest years in the state's recorded history, according to ABC7 News. Not only does rain bring … [Read more...] about Rainy Weather Evokes Negative Feelings
Kylie Kowalski
College Students Still Need Resilience
Connie Horton, vice president for student affairs at Seaver College, decided to change the narrative about mental health on campus. She developed Resilience-Informed Skills Education (RISE) in 2019 based on six dimensions of health to help students develop resilience. In response to the spring 2019 Student Health Survey, students reported 65% felt overwhelming … [Read more...] about College Students Still Need Resilience
How Students Find Cheaper Textbooks
Textbooks can be costly.This expensive truth can be a burden for many students. Luckily, many textbooks do not need to be bought directly from their original site or the university bookstore, and some Pepperdine students have found ways to make the process more affordable.Textbooks are a necessity for college students. Seaver College estimates undergraduate students will spend … [Read more...] about How Students Find Cheaper Textbooks
Tidepools Fosters Connection and Community
Tidepools, Inter-Club Council's biannual club fair, hosted its spring semester fair Jan. 23.The fair allows student-run clubs to market themselves around Mullin Town Square to attract potential new members. Students set up their clubs at tables and showcase their achievements and work.Inter-Club Council President Emma Carter facilitates Tidepools. Carter said that her team … [Read more...] about Tidepools Fosters Connection and Community
Sophia Zamani Inspires Through Music
For Sophia Zamani, a sophomore indie-folk and country artist, music is all about connection. In 2022, Bruce Springsteen’s producer, Ron Aniello, discovered Zamani on Instagram, and what began as a digital connection swiftly evolved into a life-changing mentorship. Now, Zamani is diving into the music industry — a place she feels she truly belongs and where she can … [Read more...] about Sophia Zamani Inspires Through Music