Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityPepperdine Psychology Honors Society, Psi Chi, is participating in and planning events that advocate for mental health awareness to increase their presence on campus. Senior Daisy Jauregui, Psi Chi’s president, said she noticed the club’s lack of on-campus involvement and decided to take on the role of changing that, using her … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Psi Chi Works to Increase On-Campus Presence
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Artists Corner: Katie Nance
Photos courtesy of Katie NanceJunior Katie Nance's starry night painting, her second painting ever, made her want to quit four times because she said she thought it looked like a mess. Yet, she kept adding details and more paint, and it materialized into a beautiful piece that she said will always hold a special place in her heart. Nance is a self-taught artist who uses … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Katie Nance
Professor Discusses the Good and Bad of the iGen Generation
Photos by Sam FinneganToday's generation enjoys the privilege of increased inter-connectedness that comes with smartphone usage, though this phenomenon is paired with some distressing statistics. Professor Jean M. Twenge’s discusses some of these statistics in her lecture, "iGen: Understanding the Smartphone Generation," which took place in Elkins on Oct. 2 and was the … [Read more...] about Professor Discusses the Good and Bad of the iGen Generation
Use the Support Pepperdine Offers
Life at Pepperdine can be very good, but it can also be difficult. The two are not mutually exclusive. In order to avoid falling into a rut of academic or emotional struggle, students should be proactive in taking advantage of the support systems that Pepperdine offers. By seeking help, students are making an investment toward a fuller life. In a society that idolizes … [Read more...] about Use the Support Pepperdine Offers
Leave the Phone Behind
Art by Caitlin RoarkStudents strive to diligently manage their relationships. As a result, they have become increasingly reliant on smartphones. These devices are double-edged swords, forming links between otherwise distant friends while at the same time distancing the user from the present moment. At their worst, phones can serve as barriers that damage both authenticity and … [Read more...] about Leave the Phone Behind