Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The U.S. News & World Report published their national college rankings Sept. 6, placing Pepperdine 76th out of 463 National Universities. The top 100 is a pretty good position to be in, considering there are over a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rankings Shouldn’t Fully Define the Greatness of a College
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Opinion: Abolish Grades
Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. For many college students, time and energy is devoted to earning high grades. Grades, among other factors, are the key to success for graduate school and ultimately leading into the workforce. However, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Abolish Grades
Opinion: Students Must Realize the Usefulness of Rate My Professors
Art by Samantha Miller Rate My Professors is “the highest-trafficked site for quickly researching and rating professors, colleges and universities across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom,” according to its site.For college students, it is the gateway to planning a successful semester, because a good professor can make or break a class. Therefore, how … [Read more...] about Opinion: Students Must Realize the Usefulness of Rate My Professors
Jackie Ferrari Gives Insight on High Performance Habits
Jackie Ferrari sits up against the wall in her room. The book she studied, "Introducing Communication Research," focused her attention. Photo courtesy of Jackie Ferrari While most students hope for more hours to accomplish their tasks, sophomore Jackie Ferrari took a different approach to managing her time. Ferrari shares high performance habits she's learned that she … [Read more...] about Jackie Ferrari Gives Insight on High Performance Habits
Petty Perspective: Elementary School Means Bagged Milk
Art By Leah Bae There was a time when milk in cafeterias came in cartons and even glass bottles, but what really made elementary lunchtime enjoyable was the flavored milk that came in bags — sacs of liquid with no distinct shape. But, as we move further into the modern age, kids around the country are forgetting what it means to be a part of the "Mini-Sip" pouch … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: Elementary School Means Bagged Milk
