There are some negative preconceived notions about meditation. Some think it is sitting down in a lotus position, while others are just confused on what they are supposed to think about when meditating. Meditation is simply focusing on breathing. It is a technique to alleviate stress and makes people more focused and relaxed. It sounds incredibly simple, and it is, yet, it can … [Read more...] about Why Students Should Start Meditating
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God Knows Best
By the grace of God, I've successfully completed two weeks of classes at Pepperdine University and also coped pretty well with being away from home. Coming from a community college, this has been a huge transition for me, which I am loving nonetheless. But it has taken a great deal of soul searching to reach this point since I was initially filled with the feeling that I … [Read more...] about God Knows Best
How to Finish Strong This Semester
Art by Shannon HansenSummer is in sight, the weather is finally getting warmer, and the semester is dwindling down. We are almost finished with school. Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, the dawn of summer can seem exciting and even relieving. Though projects and tests may seem stressful now, they will soon come to pass. During these last few weeks of … [Read more...] about How to Finish Strong This Semester
Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Collier"I'm encouraged daily by my dad's advice not to sweat the little things in life and to remember what's truly important. What's truly important to me is living out your life the way God would want you to, being a good person, being there for others when they need your help, being selfless and looking out for others. I may not have a lot of time, … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Staff Editorial: Don’t Panic About the Future Beyond Graduation
Art by Sybil Zhang As spring break approaches, students might become more aware of what time in college they have left. For those nearing graduation, a panic might set in. These could be the last midterms a student takes in their life. These could be a student's last few months of stability for a while. This could be the last time a student has a week off at the beginning of … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Don’t Panic About the Future Beyond Graduation