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 downsides of social media seem to be generally well known. Social media can disrupt sleep and worsen anxiety, according to Deconstructing Stigma. Although there are many routes to take when discussing negative aspects of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Deleting Social Media is Easier and More Beneficial Than Expected
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Opinion: Self-Discipline Builds Confidence
Transparency item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Practicing self-discipline is an immediate switch between the mindset "I can't" or "I don't want to" to "I can and I care about myself enough to make it happen." Over time, that kind of care builds good habits. More … [Read more...] about Opinion: Self-Discipline Builds Confidence
Taste of Home: How Cultural Food Markets Help Students Feel Connected
Nostalgia is a mind’s trick, but our taste buds feel it too. At Pepperdine, students can often find themselves wrestling with homesickness. Far removed from their familiar routines, flavors and comforts of home, many college students find the transition into college life-altering. Students said college dining feels limited, with fewer options and a loss of the small but … [Read more...] about Taste of Home: How Cultural Food Markets Help Students Feel Connected
Opinion: Experiment with Whimsical Use of Free Will
Transparency item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. A lot of a person's time is spent doing things they’d rather not be doing. Some people orient themselves toward following their passions more than others, but even then, there are emails and essays they don’t want to write, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Experiment with Whimsical Use of Free Will
Opinion: AI is a Symptom of the Educational Problem
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Artificial Intelligence — also known as AI — is everywhere nowadays. Students use it to complete homework assignments, educators use it to generate assignment material and others use it as a therapist. The Swedish Prime … [Read more...] about Opinion: AI is a Symptom of the Educational Problem
