Perspectives

  “Groupthink” does, admittedly, sound like the title of a psychological thriller, and the premise a bit like the set-up of an Orwellian dystopia, but unfortunately, it’s closer to home. Groupthink is more or less a standard component of any unified group of people — whether on a macro level (country of origin) or a micro level (school clique). There is something … [Read more...] about Groupthink smothers progress

Dear Grace, How do I assert my intellectual and social superiority so that the people around me understand that I’m better than them? Sincerely, Above Average Dear AA, You and I seem to have a lot in common, and no, readers, I did not write this question to myself. For 21 years I have lived my life in a constant struggle to advertise my crippling supremacy to those … [Read more...] about Three steps to asserting superiority

  Environmental issues continually bubble up in public discourse, raising the question of how our choices affect the planet and our quality of life. As an environmentally minded generation, it is important to know the positive and negative results of our actions. Pepperdine has a strong commitment to sustainability and recycling, but many students are totally … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Green awareness is key

Many professors specify that their classes are “technology-free,” and most of them even go the extra mile to make sure that those who use technology will be punished by lowering students’ grades. Their good will aside, many professors even suggest reverting back to the mighty pen and paper, insisting that the act of writing itself will enhance learning more than typing — an … [Read more...] about Technology ban justified?