Graphics by Rachel Littauer The stigma behind seeking mental health treatment at Pepperdine is going away— slowly but surely. Pepperdine University is home to approximately 3,500 undergraduate students, all of whom are eligible for free services at the Pepperdine Counseling Center. Use of the counseling center has increased dramatically over the years, according to … [Read more...] about Stigma of School Counseling Decreases
Rachel Littauer
LGBTQ+ Conversation Continues with DIF
Photos by Brett Bean and Graphic File Photos Student Activities put the brakes on two of senior David Limon's choreographed LGBTQ+ themed performances for this year's Dance In Flight (DIF) although the university has still not offered a clear reason as to why, according to student directors. Senior Lauren Chong, this year’s creative director of DIF, worked closely with … [Read more...] about LGBTQ+ Conversation Continues with DIF
The Intruiging Saga of Title IX
Graphic by Nate Barton In the past year, college campuses across the nation faced a period of unrest and transformation. Students protested and fought for equal rights in racially diverse and LGBTQ+ communities. Sit-ins, protests and rallies led to a presidential resignation at the University of Missouri, a newly established LGBTQ+ club at Pepperdine University and heated … [Read more...] about The Intruiging Saga of Title IX
Staff Editorial: Parking Problems Progress
Art by Peau Porotesano Welcome back to Pepperdine: the freshman class is larger, construction is everywhere, and there is literally nowhere to park. As students flood in for 8 a.m. classes and take all of the prime spots, there is little to no little-to-no hope for those arriving after 12 p.m. Although the campus is full of sob stories about nowhere to park, and many … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Parking Problems Progress
Creative Writing: A Major Of Infinite Potential – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Graphic by Monica AvilaThe smell of strong coffee, a leather-bound journal, a desk of cluttered papers and a portfolio of overly emotional poems might describe a common, if not cliche, opinion of creative writers. The reality for creative writers is long hours, rigid classes, writing and rewriting and, of course, passion. “The writing life is one of those professions … [Read more...] about Creative Writing: A Major Of Infinite Potential – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
