LINDSAY BOERMAStaff Writer For many, the off-campus commute is one to be dreaded — battling the traffic and watching dollars disappear at the gas pump. Pepperdine appeals to many, though, so those living off-campus choose to fight the barriers to get here. Even with Pepperdine’s housing costs averaging between $3,655 to $5,265 per semester depending on location and size, … [Read more...] about Off-campus havens require commute
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The new mix with politics
AMY LARSONStaff Writer It is interesting how intertwined politics and religion have become. I was having a talk with a friend a couple months ago, and he made me think about some things that I have been wrestling with since. For instance, does Jesus say anything about politics? In society today, there are many ideas about what sort of political role a Christian plays, or if … [Read more...] about The new mix with politics
New ‘Sky’ for the new year
SCOTT REYNOLDSStaff Writer The General Motors brand, Saturn, is producing an absolutely stunning roadster for 2007 — the Sky. What was, and in some ways still is, the bargain basement brand for GM is now taking position as top dog in the looks department. For starters, the Sky, which starts at a “no haggle” price of $23,000, has old fashion metal bodywork. Saturn decided … [Read more...] about New ‘Sky’ for the new year
Students are missing out on sleep and missing it
SHANNON URTNOWSKILiving Editor I confidently know who I am. My name is Shannon. I am 18 years old. I am a sophomore journalism student at Pepperdine. And, the list goes on about all the basic, boring knowledge I know about myself. But, the fact of the matter is that I do possess this knowledge. I am not one of those lost college students swallowed up by the fast-paced world … [Read more...] about Students are missing out on sleep and missing it
Falling off the edge of technology
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor I can never seem to get ahead in the rat race. First there’s school. Even though it’s only the third week of classes, I’m already behind on my homework. (But who isn’t?). This fact overflows into the second that I am not quite caught up on my sleep. Can I get an “Amen?” And then there is Apple. No, not Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter. I am talking about … [Read more...] about Falling off the edge of technology