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Fresh Faces: First-Year Follows Teaching Passion to Pepperdine

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Math major Sophia Douville performs the role of Clara in the University of Wyoming's production of "The Nutcracker" in December 2018 at the University's Arts & Sciences Auditorium. She said she danced for her high school's varsity team and was its captain for three years. Photos courtesy of Sophia Douville First-year Sophia Douville is a passionate student drawn to … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Follows Teaching Passion to Pepperdine

Opinion: Demand Universally Accessible Mental Health Care for All

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Art by Leah Bae The term “mental health” is frequently thrown around in passing, often attached to a joke, complaint or snide comment. The normalization of this phrase has nothing to do with people not taking it seriously and everything to do with the fact that so many people experience daily hits to their mental health. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among … [Read more...] about Opinion: Demand Universally Accessible Mental Health Care for All

The Intersection of Psychology and the LGBTQ+ Perspective

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Art by Elizabeth BrummerThe rainbow flag of the LGBTQ+ community celebrates themes of diversity, inclusivity and unity, encouraging kindness and acceptance. Yet for many queer individuals, their coming out experiences are anything but liberating.With statistics showing LGBTQ+ youths being at an even greater risk for mental health struggles and queer youth suicide rates five … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Psychology and the LGBTQ+ Perspective

Counseling Center Experiences Increase in Attendance

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Now home to the Counseling Center, the Student Assistance Center (SAC) sits on the hill between the Center for Communication and Business (CCB) and the Caruso School of Law. This new location has allowed the Counseling Center to serve its greatest number of students to date from all Pepperdine schools. File photo After its recent move to the Student Assistance Center (SAC) in … [Read more...] about Counseling Center Experiences Increase in Attendance

Is Overcommitment a Good Thing?

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Photo by Hadley Biggs Junior Erin Miller leans over her laptop, typing a paper that was due 15 minutes ago. It is 11 p.m. This is the first time she has had time to work on homework all day. She was in class in the morning and then had work in the Convocation office following her class. In the afternoon, she had to work on the schedule for the next Veritas meeting. She then … [Read more...] about Is Overcommitment a Good Thing?