Professor Michael Folkerts (center) poses with grad students Avery Encalade (left), Kelsey Carlton (second from left) and Sabrina Krebs (right) on April 13. Folkerts said students should ask upperclassmen for class advice. Photo courtesy of Michael Folkerts Before attending the first day of class, students said they had already formed judgments on their new professors through … [Read more...] about Transparency or Bias? Students Rely on Rate My Professors When Choosing Classes
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Relieved or Regret? Pepperdine Women Opt Out of Greek Life
First-year Urielle Rubayita (left) poses with friends at the Brock House welcome event Aug. 15. She said there are many ways to develop friendships on campus. Photo courtesy of Urielle Rubayita As a new semester begins at Pepperdine, some students participate in Continuous Open Bidding (COB), an informal recruitment process that takes place in the spring. While COB offers a … [Read more...] about Relieved or Regret? Pepperdine Women Opt Out of Greek Life
Students Wrestle With Social Media, Being Present
In an environment where social media is heavily integrated into campus culture, students said they may find themselves comparing their reality to other people’s highlight reels. This dynamic has the power to shape how students think about themselves and each other. Social media offers connection and entertainment and serves as a window into people’s lives — but constantly … [Read more...] about Students Wrestle With Social Media, Being Present
Heidelberg Students Explore the Unique Culture of Cyprus
The Heidelberg International Program poses at Ancient Kourium on Oct. 7. Students saw historical mosaic floors and the restored theatre. Photo courtesy of Melissa Swann Students in the Heidelberg International Program left the cool weather of Germany to embrace the diverse culture of Cyprus, an island in the Eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus’ population is uniquely … [Read more...] about Heidelberg Students Explore the Unique Culture of Cyprus
Sweaters Under Sunny Skies: Students Find Fall in a Place That Feels Like Summer
A collection of pumpkins lay for sale at Bennett’s Best Christmas Trees & Pumpkins on Oct. 10. Sophomore Emma Leyson said she loves going to pumpkin patches near Malibu during the fall season. Photo courtesy of Emma LeysonStudents say Malibu does not have seasons. Living in constant, temperate 70-degree weather is its own version of paradise. But when October hits, … [Read more...] about Sweaters Under Sunny Skies: Students Find Fall in a Place That Feels Like Summer