Art by Mariah MapaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Some may expect to catch students frantically jotting down answers from ChatGPT mere minutes before an assignment is due.These Large Language Models (LLMs), along with generative AI, are commonly used by … [Read more...] about Opinion: Professors Must Educate Themselves About Artificial Intelligence
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Pepperdine Implements Canvas
A student in Payson Library reviews his classes on Canvas on Sept. 4. One Seaver student said they lamented the University's switch to Canvas did not come sooner in their academic career, according to the 2023-2025 LMS Study. Photos by Melissa HoustonPepperdine has adopted Canvas as its new learning management system, replacing Sakai Courses, starting in fall 2025, according to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Implements Canvas
Being a Bookworm Brings Benefits
In a digital era where students spend most of their time on their phones or with endless to-do lists, reading has almost become a forgotten pastime. Despite demanding schedules, senior Kate Floberg, senior Stephen McDaniel and junior Victoria Wile have found ways to carve out time to immerse themselves in a good book. “I enjoy the escapism of reading,” Wile said. “To be … [Read more...] about Being a Bookworm Brings Benefits
“Searching for Serenity”: Finding Inner Peace by Going Outside
Most people in the U.S. spend much of their day staring at a screen of some sort, even at the expense of their overall health and wellbeing.However, some members of the Pepperdine community are resisting the tendency to allow their smartphones and other online media to distract them from what truly matters. Instead, they are choosing to reconnect with the world around them by … [Read more...] about “Searching for Serenity”: Finding Inner Peace by Going Outside
Opinion: Artificial Intelligence Perpetuates Environmental Injustice
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.In the past few months, there has been a significant increase in the everyday use of generative artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT and other large language models, according to website trackers. When using generative AI … [Read more...] about Opinion: Artificial Intelligence Perpetuates Environmental Injustice