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Mental health

Opinion: Pepperdine’s Loneliness is a Purpose Problem

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. As I begin my senior year, I cannot help but reflect on Pepperdine's mission statement, which claims that, at this university, students are "strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership." Specifically, I wonder, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine’s Loneliness is a Purpose Problem

Opinion: Psychology Myths Still Exist Despite Growing Awareness

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives Section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The field of psychology has garnered a significant amount of public interest since the mid-20th century, with new theories taking over each decade, and I find it helpful as a psychology student to pay attention to current … [Read more...] about Opinion: Psychology Myths Still Exist Despite Growing Awareness

Athletics Addresses Mental Health for Student-Athletes

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Overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, worried about academics and burdened by high expectations.These emotions are just some of the difficulties many athletes and the NCAA have said are consistently challenging many student-athletes. With this reality, schools have started providing more support for athletes in recent years.This year, NCAA athletes' mental health concerns are down … [Read more...] about Athletics Addresses Mental Health for Student-Athletes

Advice Column: How To Stay Motivated for the Gym

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic includes an advice column based on new topics and different writers’ thoughts. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Dear Waves, Exercise is such an important part of staying healthy, but, at the end of a long day, it can be the last thing I want to do. After a long day of classes, homework and all … [Read more...] about Advice Column: How To Stay Motivated for the Gym

Opinion: The TikTok Ban Could Be Beneficial

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Arguably one of the most influential social media platforms, TikTok, is facing legal backlash.TikTok is a video platform owned by ByteDance, a Chinese internet company. The House of Representatives and Senate are claiming that … [Read more...] about Opinion: The TikTok Ban Could Be Beneficial