Art by Samantha Miller School is meant to prepare students for the future, providing them with skills and knowledge they can benefit from forever. Closed-note exams, however, do not help students achieve this goal.Studies show closed-note exams create anxiety, promote cramming and encourage short-term memorization — all of which actually result in lower long-term … [Read more...] about Opinion: Open-Note Exams Benefit Students’ Futures
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Opinion: Pepperdine Must Communicate COVID-Positive Protocols
Art by Samantha Miller There are currently 656 student COVID cases, with 389 of those being students who live on campus, as of Wednesday January 19, according to the COVID-19 University Updates webpage. With the amount of cases presented at such an early point in the semester, it begs the question, was the University prepared for such a large number this early? Students … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Must Communicate COVID-Positive Protocols
Online Resources Remain Available Remotely For Pepperdine Students
Art by Leah Bae As the Pepperdine community begins another remote semester, students may be unsure how to get help with their academic or professional goals while they remain off campus. Pepperdine students have access to numerous online resources, some of which they might not even know are available. The Career Center, Navigate and LinkedIn Learning are three resources … [Read more...] about Online Resources Remain Available Remotely For Pepperdine Students
Staff Editorial: Surf in Safety
Art by Madeline Duvall Security, as derived from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, is one of our most basic functions before the procession to other necessities like socializing or "self-actualization," according to Psychology Today. With safety as a crucial component in our daily lives, humans don't question its vitality. It's common sense: From childhood, people are told not to … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Surf in Safety
Staff Editorial: Take Advantage Of Pepperdine’s Resources
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe ongoing construction of Payson Library has had an enormous impact on student life in the 2016-17 school year. Students no longer have immediate access to the thousands of books, DVDs and CDs they had in previous years, and for many, a primary place of study is gone. There are still pockets of quiet on campus, a designated library hub in the TAC and the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Take Advantage Of Pepperdine’s Resources
