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‘Running Up That Hill’: How Music Affects the Brain

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Art by Autumn HardwickIn "Stranger Things" season 4, episode 6, Sadie Sink plays Max Mayfield and escapes the Upside Down through the use of her favorite song, “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” by Kate Bush.The newest season of the series displays the transformative effects of music on the psyche. "Stranger Things" showrunners, the Duffer brothers, tasked the … [Read more...] about ‘Running Up That Hill’: How Music Affects the Brain

Students Address Mental Health Stigmas On Campus

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The Pepperdine Counseling Center welcomes all students for mental health services. Connie Horton, vice president for Student Affairs, said the Counseling Center is just one of many on-campus resources for students who are struggling. Photo by Liza EsquibiasAs a first-year student, junior Olivia Miller would get ready for a counseling session to speak with a therapist about her … [Read more...] about Students Address Mental Health Stigmas On Campus

Opinion: Demand Universally Accessible Mental Health Care for All

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Art by Leah Bae The term “mental health” is frequently thrown around in passing, often attached to a joke, complaint or snide comment. The normalization of this phrase has nothing to do with people not taking it seriously and everything to do with the fact that so many people experience daily hits to their mental health. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among … [Read more...] about Opinion: Demand Universally Accessible Mental Health Care for All

Big Hearts Rebuild Big Heart Ranch

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Photos by Lindsey Sullivan Big Heart Ranch, a Malibu local community wellness center and animal rescue sanctuary, is still recovering from this past November's Woolsey Fire. The ranch, like many members of the Malibu community, experienced significant damages because of the fire. Pepperdine student volunteers joined with Big Heart's Community Relations Volunteer Denise … [Read more...] about Big Hearts Rebuild Big Heart Ranch

Therapy by Design: Various Communities Find Remedy Through Art

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Photo by Milan LoiaconoDan Hain is a veteran who has struggled with substance abuse and homelessness. Art helps him cope. “I started with those adult coloring books and thought, ‘What a stress reliever,’” Hain said. “Art has kept me busy but it has also been very helpful. It has calmed down my anxiety.” Art therapy is on the rise as a … [Read more...] about Therapy by Design: Various Communities Find Remedy Through Art