Photo Courtesy of Mark Demick As an elementary school student, Mark Demick was sent to the principal’s office. “At the time, there was a kid that was bullying me,” Mark Demick said. One day, Demick found a pin near his desk and put it through his shoe so it stuck out. “The bully decided to pick on me that day and I tried to kick him and my shoe got stuck in his … [Read more...] about Meet Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School Principal Mark Demick
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Child Psychologist Shares on Coping with School Shootings
Graphic videos of gunfire and chaos flooded television screens following the 18th school shooting in the first 44 days of 2018, leaving parents wondering how they can talk to their kids about tragedies such as these. The Santa Monica Malibu School District has issued a statement of support in response to the school shooting. The statement said, “Our hearts go out to the … [Read more...] about Child Psychologist Shares on Coping with School Shootings
Students, Librarians Give Feedback on Payson Renovations
Photos by Sherry Yang You can be sitting in a 1950s living room staring out into the Pacific blue, or in a room decorated in various types of vintage surfboards, all within the new Payson library. Students said they come to study, lounge, grab coffee, meet with a tutor or get creative. Payson library has been reopened since fall semester of 2017. The variety of spaces and … [Read more...] about Students, Librarians Give Feedback on Payson Renovations
Give Students More Choice
Art by Sybil Zhang The other day, I was struck with a single, resonating thought. "I need more time." Spring registration is descending upon the Pepperdine community once again, and I find myself wondering exactly how I'll accomplish all I need to do in the next six months before graduation. This includes General Education classes. The amount of General Education courses in the … [Read more...] about Give Students More Choice
People of Pepperdine: Nicholas Wedl
Photos by Chad Jimenez “A big inspirational figure for me was my coach in high school. I ran cross country and track and he played a really big role in our lives. I’m a senior right now and after I graduate I’m going to go work for a year as a physical therapist aid and then start applying to physical therapy schools and try to become a physical therapist. Living the sport … [Read more...] about People of Pepperdine: Nicholas Wedl
