Professor Michael Folkerts (center) poses with grad students Avery Encalade (left), Kelsey Carlton (second from left) and Sabrina Krebs (right) on April 13. Folkerts said students should ask upperclassmen for class advice. Photo courtesy of Michael Folkerts Before attending the first day of class, students said they had already formed judgments on their new professors through … [Read more...] about Transparency or Bias? Students Rely on Rate My Professors When Choosing Classes
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Pepperdine Hosts Fireside Chat With Howard Marks
Billionaire investor Howard Marks (pictured above) speaks alongside Jeffrey Rohde, Pepperdine's chief investment officer, in Smothers Theatre on Jan. 13. Marks said balancing conservatism with risk-taking is the key to investing. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine University Correction: An error stating that Oaktree Capital Management is ranked the 64th largest pension fund in the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts Fireside Chat With Howard Marks
Relieved or Regret? Pepperdine Women Opt Out of Greek Life
First-year Urielle Rubayita (left) poses with friends at the Brock House welcome event Aug. 15. She said there are many ways to develop friendships on campus. Photo courtesy of Urielle Rubayita As a new semester begins at Pepperdine, some students participate in Continuous Open Bidding (COB), an informal recruitment process that takes place in the spring. While COB offers a … [Read more...] about Relieved or Regret? Pepperdine Women Opt Out of Greek Life
Men’s Volleyball Falls in 4 to UC Irvine
Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball lost to the University of California, Irvine Anteaters 3-1 on Jan. 16 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves entered the match with a 2-0 record, ranked No. 3 while the Anteaters entered the match ranked No. 7, according to the American Volleyball Coaches Association. “We learned a lot from this match,” Head Coach Jonathan Winder said. “Hopefully the … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Falls in 4 to UC Irvine
Women’s Basketball Cruises Past Pacific in 71–53 Victory
Senior forward Irune Orio rises for a jump shot over the Pacific center on Jan. 15 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Orio finished 50% from the field. Photos by Katherine LytlePepperdine Women’s Basketball dominated from start to finish in a 71–53 win over the University of the Pacific on Jan. 15 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Coming off a two-game skid, the Waves never let up, … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Cruises Past Pacific in 71–53 Victory