Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Pepperdine students returned to in-person classes this fall after a year and a half of online instruction and adapting to an entirely new way of learning from home. While it's exciting to have a campus filled with students again, this semester's transition makes it especially taxing for many students. For junior Biology … [Read more...] about Kelli Brickner Wants a Restful Fall Break
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Finding Spiritual Rest in an Anxious World
Pictured: Cecily Breeding. Photo illustration by Anastasia Condolon Ancient civilizations possessed something modern cultures appear to be missing — a steady awareness of the divine. The world is not only becoming increasingly secularized, but people are growing more anxious, isolated and depressed than ever previously reported. One third of Americans regularly experience … [Read more...] about Finding Spiritual Rest in an Anxious World
Burnout is Real, Look for Your Gas Stations
Graphic by Nate Barton When it comes to mid-semester burnout, 70s singer-songwriter Jackson Browne said it best: "Running on empty, running blind, running into the sun, but I'm running behind," his chorus of soul singers croon. For the past two weeks, it's been particularly difficult for me to do the things I love with joy. Classes have mostly become burdensome with work … [Read more...] about Burnout is Real, Look for Your Gas Stations
Free yourself for hobbies
When was the last time any of us actually uttered the phrase “I’m bored”? For some, it may have been fairly recently. Many of us probably don’t remember the last time we spoke these words. Both as young adults and specifically as Pepperdine students, it can be difficult to imagine having nothing to do. There is always something else on the to-do list, whether it’s a paper to … [Read more...] about Free yourself for hobbies
