Art by Sacha Irick Does your professor own a pair of Urban Outfitters jeans that are identical to yours? I have no objections to professors wearing jeans or shopping at Urban Outfitters. However, the simple fact is that a professor should dress the part — the word professor stems from the word professional, after all. For you professors who are new to the game, you may … [Read more...] about Dress like a mentor, not a peer
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Fall shopping awaits in Camarillo
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