Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In multiple psychology courses, I have been required to take the VIA (Values in Action) Character Strengths and Virtues test. The assessment covers 24 strengths and virtues, some of which include bravery, hope, creativity and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Beauty Exists Everywhere
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Fresh Faces: Transfer Sophomore Dreams to Dance In Flight
Photos courtesy of Katherine LeeSophomore Katherine Lee flows into a split leap while performing at her local theatre in Orange County. She said she dreams of dancing at Pepperdine. Sophomore Katherine “Katie” Lee transferred to Pepperdine this semester to pursue a degree in Psychology. Lee said she hopes to join Dance in Flight once students are able to safely … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Sophomore Dreams to Dance In Flight
Maybe I Am as Young as You Are: A Photo Series
Photos by Kaelin MendezThis photo series was submitted as a psychology capstone project that strived to explore subjective age, which is the psychological term for how old someone feels in contrast to their actual physical age.Eight individuals 65 years old and older from Southern California explained their perspectives on aging, in particular how these views related to … [Read more...] about Maybe I Am as Young as You Are: A Photo Series
Don’t Rewind
Art by Peau Porotesano We remember the good stuff. But to be fair, why wouldn't we? It's far easier to look back on a situation, relationship or event and remember the positive elements over the negative. Unless something quite traumatic has happened, its incredibly easy to gloss over the less favorable days. In my developmental psychology class last semester, we learned … [Read more...] about Don’t Rewind
