Art by Caitlin RoarkWhen people try to learn new skills, it isn’t normal for them to master it on the first try. That idea of needing to be perfect at something can drive people away from practicing. They would rather not fail at a task than use that failure to learn how to do the job correctly.“The path to success is not always direct, and … winning does not … [Read more...] about Embrace the Idea of Failure
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Be Creative When Keeping in Touch
Art by Ally ArmstrongDuring college, students find themselves in an environment where the concept of "home" becomes ambiguous. Caught in between the old and new, it is difficult to know what to prioritize: staying in touch with family or forging new friendships here. Regardless if blood is thicker than water, family connections matter. All too often, however, family connections … [Read more...] about Be Creative When Keeping in Touch
Manage Self-Care in the Midst of Academics
Students can become completely consumed in their academics, work and relationships resulting in limited self-care time. Self-care is not selfish, it’s important. People are bound to be stressed out and drained due to not taking the proper time to rejuvenate and detox. Dedicating time to fully honing in on the wants and needs of the body is essential for a healthy and stable … [Read more...] about Manage Self-Care in the Midst of Academics
Invest in Financial Literacy
Recently, avocado toast made headlines as Australian property developer Tim Gurner made news suggesting that millennials’ expenditures on overpriced food products, such as the aforementioned brunch item, was a reason for the generation’s lack of savings. This apparent lack of savings made millennials unable to make large purchases, like a deposit on a … [Read more...] about Invest in Financial Literacy
Staff Editorial: An Open Letter to Pepperdine’s Next President
Art by Madeline Duvall President Andrew K. Benton is known around Pepperdine as the "Student's President." At other universities, students might go four or five years without ever seeing their president. Every Pepperdine student meets AKB within their first week on campus. As AKB recently announced that he would be stepping down from his role as the "Students' President," … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: An Open Letter to Pepperdine’s Next President
