With limited shopping options in Malibu for students, huge crowds and too-little parking in Santa Monica and notoriously high prices in Los Angeles, sometimes shopping can feel more like a chore than a fun day out. So why not try branching out of the area and hitting the outlet malls? The Camarillo Premium Outlets are only a 45-minute drive from Pepperdine and are sure to … [Read more...] about Fall shopping awaits in Camarillo
How to survive without a car
Art by Sacha Irick If there was ever a good reason to own a car, being on Pepperdine’s campus is it. Cars are a hefty investment, though, and sometimes a student cannot purchase one. In this case, the ordeal of going through Pepperdine car-less is tough but manageable. It all depends on your attitude, time management skills and how willing you are to ask your friends who do … [Read more...] about How to survive without a car
TV-14 blocks are not enough for us
It came to my attention this week that the DIRECTV boxes owned by Pepperdine and housed in the main lobbies of residence halls and apartment living rooms on campus are plagued by a parent lock for all shows exceeding TV-14. To which I say, “And your problem is?” Sure, I’ve heard people complaining that this isn’t 1600s Salem, Mass.; we shouldn’t be censored from watching … [Read more...] about TV-14 blocks are not enough for us
Best places to work out in the ‘Bu
In a place as breathtaking as Malibu, it seems that people’s level of motivation to stay healthy and beautiful is slightly higher. With such natural, free facilities at our fingertips it is possible that we all have an unconscious desire to stay fit. For a 27-mile strip of land, Malibu offers a plethora of places to exercise in ways that almost everyone can enjoy. I confess … [Read more...] about Best places to work out in the ‘Bu
Barbells can be a girl’s best friend
Walk into most gyms and you’ll immediately notice a distinct separation of males and females — the guys will be lifting free weights and using machines while the girls will congregate on the ellipticals, treadmills and bicycles. While there is no fault in doing cardiovascular exercise, studies have shown that weight lifting, or resistance training, actually has greater … [Read more...] about Barbells can be a girl’s best friend
