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
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The Transition from an Expectation to a Passion
Photo by Caroline Conder After undergoing brain surgery at 14 years old, senior Ashtyn Adams thought she wanted to go into medicine and become a doctor. While studying abroad in London during Summer 2019, Adams spoke with Rick Marrs, a Religion professor, former provost and chief academic officer at Pepperdine. Marrs complimented her academic work, but his compliments weren’t … [Read more...] about The Transition from an Expectation to a Passion
COVID-19 Brain Fog Leaves Students Feeling Unmotivated
Art by Samantha MillerWhile there are immediate symptoms of COVID, some community members said they weren't expecting symptoms after contagion. One part of the pandemic, COVID brain fog, is causing individuals to feel unmotivated and confused. COVID brain fog occurs when an individual finds it difficult to think and focus after testing positive for COVID, according to The New … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Brain Fog Leaves Students Feeling Unmotivated
A World of Prayer
Photo courtesy of Jodi VongvanijOne world, many religions. And worship looks different for each one of them Religions are complex. They have traditions, symbols, narratives and sacred histories that give them meaning. They shape ethics, values and lifestyles. They divide and unite us. “All the major traditions have resources that call us to treat other people as we want … [Read more...] about A World of Prayer
Embrace and Learn from Ignorance
Graphic by Nate Barton I have never shied away from the label "feminist." I tacked it on to the list of adjectives and identifiers I associated with myself since its true meaning had been unveiled to me my sophomore year of high school. It joined the ranks of awkward, quiet, INFJ, and mayonnaise-averse in the definitive list of labels to describe myself. It had been a … [Read more...] about Embrace and Learn from Ignorance
