The benefits of attending a small university are manifold: Pepperdine has long enjoyed a reputation for offering its students intimate class sizes, the chance to build meaningful relationships with professors and on-campus living spaces that have been lauded for both livability and luxury. Bigger is not always better, and quality has traditionally been prioritized over … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Student worries grow with campus
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Chick-fil-A “war” creates animosity between opposing sides on gay marriage debate
In my native state of California, the gay marriage debate is a big deal. Otherwise known as Prop 8, the debate against same sex marriage has a flurry of loud, proud supporters — though the opposing silent majority has won the debate every time elections come around. When this whole Chick-fil-A situation arose, I knew it would cause a heated argument. For the purpose of getting … [Read more...] about Chick-fil-A “war” creates animosity between opposing sides on gay marriage debate
With $190,000 at stake, students deserve a democratic ICC
The Inter-Club Council (ICC) underwent a major facelift this year. In the 2010-2011 academic year, the ICC represented $40,000 in student activities fees, while the Student Government Association (SGA) handled the remainder of the funds. In January 2011, the SGA voted to increase student activities fees from $60 to $126 per semester and allow the ICC to take over funding events … [Read more...] about With $190,000 at stake, students deserve a democratic ICC
Conversation can conquer ignorance and conditioning
America woke up, fought a hard uphill battle and achieved political change. Then it seems some decided to take a nap or become indifferent to the war that continues to rage against racism. The battle for social change has taken far too long and produced far too few results. The alarm that rang loud enough to wake those in slumber came in the form of the shot that took Trayvon … [Read more...] about Conversation can conquer ignorance and conditioning
Spring fever sets in for students: Don’t fight it!
Dear Grace, Finals are coming up and I have no idea how I am going to pass my classes! Studying seems impossible, but if I don’t do something fast, I fear my resulting 1.8 grade point average will be insufficient in maintaining my scholarship and prolonging my career at Pepperdine. Spring Fever Dear Spring Fever, Who knew there were only four weeks of school remaining? I too … [Read more...] about Spring fever sets in for students: Don’t fight it!