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Letter to the Editor: Everyone Needs to Chill Out About College Rankings

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Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represents an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues that are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. With the recent release of the 2026 U.S. News … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Everyone Needs to Chill Out About College Rankings

Opinion: Students Should Rethink Rate My Professors

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Art by Autumn Hardwick Software engineer John Swapceinski established RateMyProfessors.com in 1999 as a platform for students to anonymously share their experiences with classes and professors. In theory, this platform benefits students by aiding in their planning of which courses to take — but the reality reveals undertones of sexism and racism toward the professors they … [Read more...] about Opinion: Students Should Rethink Rate My Professors

Chloe McLeod Champions Collaboration Over Competition

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Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Sophomore Art and Biology double major Chloe McLeod said she believes there is too much of a focus on test taking and education as individuals when, after college, many students will be collaborating in groups. "Test taking, especially in college, has come down to a lot of memorization," McLeod said. "Which I know is … [Read more...] about Chloe McLeod Champions Collaboration Over Competition

Full STEM Ahead: STEM Majors Prepare for the Future

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Students attend the Chemistry Club's virtual November General Meeting on Nov. 13, 2020. This meeting, which featured female alumni from the natural sciences, was one way the Chemistry Club took advantage of the online semester. Photo courtesy of Bridget JohnsonStudents in Pepperdine's STEM majors continue to adjust to virtual instruction and interaction in their classes and … [Read more...] about Full STEM Ahead: STEM Majors Prepare for the Future

Value the Liberal Arts

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Art by Caitlin RoarkThe liberal arts style of education dates back to Ancient Greece and Rome. Socrates initiated the style of learning through dialogue, and since then the liberal arts have weaved their way through the history of higher education. From the all-male universities of the Middle Ages to today's Seaver College, the liberal arts have played a fundamental role in … [Read more...] about Value the Liberal Arts