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Staff Editorial: Find Balance in Students’ Performance
In a competitive school such as Pepperdine, it can be easy to either feel the need to put on a front or collapse under the pressure. There is another option though— taking a moment to rest and recuperate.
Opinion: Students Must Realize the Usefulness of Rate My Professors
Picture this: It’s right before the first day of classes and the official class schedule is out. The class titles are confusing and the professors are unknown. The only place to go is to Rate My Professors.
Opinion: Say No To SATs
SAT requirements create an unfair advantage for students who come from wealthier families that are able to pay for private tutoring. Studies, such as one through Princeton University, have shown that dropping the requirement improves both GPA and diversity of admits.
Staff Ed: Goodbye Black History Month, But Not Black Voices
As the sun sets on Black History Month, there are still things people must remember year-round when it comes to Black voices. Black individuals — whether here at Pepperdine or across the nation — need to be supported, heard and not tokenized to make white saviors look good.
Opinion: The Rush to Return to In-Person Learning Poses Significant Risks for Faculty
The university’s response plan to the Omicron variant poses significant health and safety risks for faculty members. Following similar policies from neighboring universities could have been beneficial in mitigating the risk of COVID-19.
Opinion: YikYak Provides Positivity
YikYak is taking over Pepperdine and there is controversy of whether it is good or bad. The lighthearted app is positive in its regard to entertainment and student communication.
Petty Perspectives: The Superb Starch — the True Power of a Potato
Petty Perspectives is a column highlighting the rants and thoughts everyone thinks but never gets a chance to put into words. This time, we hear from Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Editor AJ Muonagolu, who praises the power of the potato.
Petty Perspective: Treat People With Kindness, Styles is Superior
Petty Perspectives is a column highlighting the rants and thoughts everyone thinks but never get a chance to put into words. This time, we hear from Life and Arts Editor Beth Gonzales, who believes Harry Styles is the greatest artist of all time.
Opinion: Busy Bees — Pepperdine Students Must Find Balance
After a year of Zoom University, Pepperdine students are back on campus with even more to do. How can one find balance amidst having many responsibilities?
