How might you judge a person who drives a 2013 Range Rover versus a person who drives a 1996 Honda Accord? Would you assume the person in the former was happier or more successful than the latter? Would you assume that the person in the former was better in most respects than the person in the latter? Most people would answer these questions with a yes, whether consciously or … [Read more...] about Materialism inhibits fulfillment
Standing on Stone gives solid ground for homeless
During Greek recruitment junior Onur Sahin brought his potential Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity brother, Jonathon, to Thursday night dinner for Sigma interviews. “Most people just go to the Caf and talk over a meal, but I like to do weird stuff for my interviews just to kind of see how they’ll react in different circumstances,” Sahin said in November. The “unorthodox” dinner … [Read more...] about Standing on Stone gives solid ground for homeless
On the courts this week
The Wave Zone will be the place to be this January, and there is nothing more rewarding than cheering the Waves on to victory. But why skip a fun “study sesh” at Payson for a Pepperdine sports game? “I am stoked for all the opportunities coming up to cheer for Waves athletes,” Jessica Freitas, director of the Riptide Rally Crew, said. “Having fellow students come out to … [Read more...] about On the courts this week
TV 32 welcomes new season
Pepperdine’s TV 32 is ready for a new season, bringing back the old shows as well as new ones. This spring's theme, "more than just black & white," reflects upon the diversity of the shows and what it is to come. Shows such as "Newswaves," "The Beacon," "The Randumb Show" and "Buenas Noches Pepperdine" come back for another season. But this semester is marked by the … [Read more...] about TV 32 welcomes new season
Affordable restaurant deals during dineLA week
Like most people, I am relishing my school-free Monday, thanks to Dr. Martin Luther King. But other than celebrating the birth of a great American hero and the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, I am also super excited about today's kickoff of dineLA's restaurant week. dineLA is a 12-day dining event in which locals and visitors have the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Affordable restaurant deals during dineLA week