LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant In a nation that lives by the mantra that “Thin is in,” and where deadly eating disorders are on the rise, two Pepperdine students created an organization to combat the misconceptions. There are many non-profit organizations represented and created by students on the Pepperdine campus. One of these organizations, called “FIGURE, Inc.,” stands … [Read more...] about FIGURE shapes up confidence
Women open season, shut out opponents
NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Editor The women’s tennis team powered through the competition Saturday as they opened the season defeating Cal Poly 7-0. The Waves dominated the court, winning 2-1 in doubles and 7-0 in singles, despite No.-1 player Bianca Dulgheru cheering from the sidelines unable to compete because of an injured wrist. “She has been resting for five days now, so … [Read more...] about Women open season, shut out opponents
House vote will lower loan rates
CAITLIN WHITEStaff Writer At Pepperdine, 70 to 75 percent of all students receive some sort of financial aid. Loans are certainly an issue when attending an expensive private institution like Pepperdine, and many students say financial stress takes its toll. “The thought of loans is always kind of there in the back of your mind,” said freshman Rachel Shipp. “It’s kind of scary … [Read more...] about House vote will lower loan rates
Facebook presents new elements to dating, privacy
Brittany WagnerPerspectives Assistant Dating is changing. As technology advances, the way we perceive and form romantic relationships evolves. Most Pepperdine students have a Facebook account. And out of that group, the average student goes on Facebook each day checking messages, writing on walls and uploading pictures. When it comes to forming new relationships, trust is a … [Read more...] about Facebook presents new elements to dating, privacy
Student makes unfamiliar world her own
SHANNON URTNOWSKILondon Columnist As I sit in my six-person dorm room in the London House eating out of my pint of Haagen-Daas, images and memories of my past two weeks spent in London start frantically passing through my mind. I am 5,461 miles from Pepperdine, and the new and exciting sights and sounds of England pour over me like waves off the Malibu coast. For example, I … [Read more...] about Student makes unfamiliar world her own