The professor poses a Socratic question, and the answer has something to do with sex. Eyes dart back and forth from the professor, then to peers, back to the professor. Oh no, you just made eye contact with the professor. Quick, look down at your hands in shame. No one is moving. You contemplate whether you’ve gone deaf, but then you hear a bead of sweat roll off the temple of … [Read more...] about Let's keep it Pepp appropriate
Staff Editorial: Unseen struggle impacts student body
Pepperdine is often recognized for its friendly community and laidback beach atmosphere, but this sunny exterior may often mask the feelings of depression and loneliness that plague college students. Nearly 30 percent of college students (at 2- and 4-year universities) reported feeling “so depressed that it was difficult to function” at some time in the past year. … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Unseen struggle impacts student body
Land a career this year
It’s a new year. I’m safely assuming that getting a job is somewhere on that extensive checklist of New Year’s resolutions, especially for seniors who are set on graduation. The steps to securing employment may sound redundant and cliche by now. It’s a lot of the same-old information that anyone can learn or that almost everyone has been told repeatedly by concerned … [Read more...] about Land a career this year
Hide away in Malibu’s best study spots
Serious study time is essential for all college students; however, finding that ideal study location can be pretty challenging. Maybe your roommates are being too loud, or long hours in the library just aren’t cutting it anymore and you need a place to go to study away from campus. So why not try a study escape? These top spots for studying off-campus in Malibu have a … [Read more...] about Hide away in Malibu’s best study spots
Pool closure to last five months for construction
The campus pool is slated to close from March 1 to Aug. 1. During that, aquatic sports, swimming lessons and the Malibu and Pepperdine community will be forced to find practice locations elsewhere. The University Management Committee announced the renovation plans in December, and the new pool will boast a new deck, interior finish, lighting and a new hot tub, according to the … [Read more...] about Pool closure to last five months for construction