Art by Skyler Hawkins Life is full of ups and downs, but learning how to cope with these inevitable changes allows people to lead more mindful and peaceful lives.Mindfulness is a person’s ability to be fully present in the moment and not let what is going on around them become overwhelming, according to Mindful.org.Living in the moment, focusing on breathing and trying … [Read more...] about Mechanisms of Mindfulness: Community Members Lead Healthier Lives
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Opinion: Everyone Should Go to Therapy — Or at Least Try It
Art by Stella Engel Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. As college students, it can be easy to neglect our mental health. When we are expected to focus on our academics, jobs, future careers and social lives, it can feel impossible to allocate time to take … [Read more...] about Opinion: Everyone Should Go to Therapy — Or at Least Try It
Opinion: Parking Lot Over Fitness Spot; There Should Be More Parking On Campus
Art by Samantha Miller The once-empty lot located directly next to Seaside, across from the Tari Frahm Rokus Field, had the potential to be something far more beneficial, like a parking lot. Instead, it will be a temporary gym, which will remain until the new student arena, "The Mountain," is built —according to an October 2021 Graphic article. It is not worth … [Read more...] about Opinion: Parking Lot Over Fitness Spot; There Should Be More Parking On Campus
Staff Editorial: Find Balance in Students’ Performance
Art by Samantha Miller With a little under a month left in the spring 2022 semester and students receiving notifications about final exams and assignments on a daily basis, it is easy for them to become overwhelmed. With every day being a due date, pausing to rest is necessary for students to reach their highest potential. Students deserve a break after pushing themselves to … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Find Balance in Students’ Performance
Seaver Students Find Calm in the Midst of Stressful Schedules
Assistant Chaplain Shaya Aguilar leads the Seaver 200 yoga class breakout group at Alumni Park. The group meets almost every Wednesday for an hour to help students destress in the midst of their stressful weeks. Photo courtesy of Georgia Puckett Music. Walking. Meditating. Hanging out with friends. Going to the beach. These are some ways that Pepperdine undergraduate students … [Read more...] about Seaver Students Find Calm in the Midst of Stressful Schedules
