The Internet is taking over social life. Everything has shifted, not only to an online focus but an online dependence. Our social, political, cultural and economic lives have all come to be defined by our online presence. A business without a website is more rare than a political candidate without a Twitter account, and when somebody tells you that they don’t have a Facebook … [Read more...] about Social media spurs armchair activism
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Ring by Spring: from urban legend to urgent deadline
Dear Grace, I never realized “Ring by Spring” was so real until this month — it seems like everyone is getting engaged! As a senior with less than two months to seal the deal, what do you recommend I do? Ready to Mingle Dear RTM, I remember the days leading up to my freshman year of college, days I spent laughing at the absurd notion that Pepperdine students … [Read more...] about Ring by Spring: from urban legend to urgent deadline
Overcommitment disadvantages students
Pepperdine boasts a first-class education the likes of Stanford and Notre Dame, but its consistently slipping national rankings aren’t falling for no reason. Boasting a No. 2 ranking for Peace Corps Volunteers in 2009, 6 recent Fulbright Scholars, and some 20-plus Teach for America participants in the past two years, Pepperdine is top of the charts for bleeding hearts. Why? … [Read more...] about Overcommitment disadvantages students
For the best of March entertainment, hop on "Board"
If you didn’t throw it away in the Sandbar trashcan approximately three seconds after you opened your mailbox, it’s time to take a good look at the March calendar that we all received in our on-campus mailboxes. The Student Programming Board, Campus Recreation, Athletic Advisory board, student clubs and other organizations come together each month to create a fresh program of … [Read more...] about For the best of March entertainment, hop on "Board"
As education falls more out of reach for many, don't turn your back on the problem
Recently, when hearing talk of next school year, an unfortunate yet pleasant phrase keeps popping into my head: “Not my problem.” It’s that time of the year again, when the seniors start counting the days. Everyone looks forward to the end of school: For freshman it’s that much closer to studying abroad, for sophomores, it’s their ticket home, for juniors, it’s the beginning of … [Read more...] about As education falls more out of reach for many, don't turn your back on the problem