ROBIN NASBYLiving Assistant There is a silent epidemic sweeping college students across the nation. It lingers throughout university cafeterias and has a reputation for preying on unknowing first year students. Most college freshmen fear the “freshmen 15” and hear horror stories about rapid weight gain accumulated by Thanksgiving of fall semester. This problem does not … [Read more...] about Gain sleep, not pounds with small changes
Explore Online Graphic additions
CHRIS SEGALDirector of Strategic Planning Call it a combination of early -onset senioritious or ingrained journalistic pessimism, but I guess the Pepperdine student body is either slow to change or unaware of changes at the Graphic. There are two recent examples that stand out. The first was the lack of interest in a free lunch at Marmalade. I offered to take someone from the … [Read more...] about Explore Online Graphic additions
Reduce, reuse, regardless
RACHEL JOHNSONAssistant Perspectives Editor Disclaimer: Be aware that I am not trying to tell you whether or not to believe in global warming. Most days I don’t even know what I believe about global warming. There are excellent points to both sides of the argument and I am not trying to convince you one way or another.That being said, I think we can agree that the global … [Read more...] about Reduce, reuse, regardless
Revamped spray offers style and protection
KAREE MAXSONStaff Writer Senior Paloma Clark lives alone in Santa Monica and often runs in the early morning hours. Aware of the dangers of the area, her parents suggested she carry some form of protection. “I thought they were being typical overprotective parents,” she said. “Physically, I think I can protect myself.” Despite her confidence though, Clark agreed to carry the … [Read more...] about Revamped spray offers style and protection
SGA elections see increase in vacant student positions
PAUL CASEYStaff Writer The fall elections for all vacant SGA positions are slated to take place next week between 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 and 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14. The elections will be held online and will be preceded by a week of campaigning from each of the candidates. There are 34 vacant positions this year — a higher number of empty seats than in past years. “There … [Read more...] about SGA elections see increase in vacant student positions