Sophomore Nicholay Osokin stands next to a car at Azusa Canyon. Osokin posted this photo on his Instagram on Feb. 18, around 10 months before he died in a car accident. Photo courtesy of Nicholay Osokin's Instagram Pepperdine community members continue to remember sophomore Nicholay Osokin and his life after receiving news of his death Nov. 15. Osokin died in a car crash Nov. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Remembers Nicholay Osokin as a ‘Beloved Member’ of the Community
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Elija Gatling Encourages Mindful Social Media Use
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Social media serves a different purpose in everyone’s lives. For some, social media is a career; others use it as a distraction, a game or a virtual photo album full of memories. One thing nearly every social media user experiences, though, is an obsession — subconscious or not — with the mindless scrolling and constant … [Read more...] about Elija Gatling Encourages Mindful Social Media Use
Chloe McLeod Champions Collaboration Over Competition
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Sophomore Art and Biology double major Chloe McLeod said she believes there is too much of a focus on test taking and education as individuals when, after college, many students will be collaborating in groups. "Test taking, especially in college, has come down to a lot of memorization," McLeod said. "Which I know is … [Read more...] about Chloe McLeod Champions Collaboration Over Competition
Prof. Colin Enriquez Pushes for the Importance of Diverse Humanities
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Literary scholar, English and Humanities Professor Colin Enriquez said he believes in the importance of studying the humanities with an intentionality toward all peoples. Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., Enriquez has taught at Seaver College since 2015. In looking backward at the evolution of humanity, Enriquez said … [Read more...] about Prof. Colin Enriquez Pushes for the Importance of Diverse Humanities
The Psychology and Relevance of Opinion: Pepp Community Speaks
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Family. Christian university. Social media. These are all elements that contribute to Pepperdine students' ability to structure their opinions and stand up for them — questioning both good and bad. The more confident and articulate people feel about their perspectives, the more they will continue to express themselves, … [Read more...] about The Psychology and Relevance of Opinion: Pepp Community Speaks