RICHARD NAVA
Staff Writer
According to the 2005 Princeton Review, Pepperdine’s campus is the most beautiful campus in the country. Pepperdine’s on-campus living facilities also received national recognition in 2005, ranking first on the Princeton Review’s list of “Dorms Like Palaces.” But what is it that makes Pepperdine’s dorms so special, and could they be improved?
You might expect students, men in particular, to want more technology, more entertainment or more games in their dorms.
But from the male perspective,at least, it seems that guys are actually quite satisfied with their living spaces. In fact, many Pepperdine men said they would not change anything about their dorms or rooms to make them better.
“My favorite thing in my dorm is the Cool Wave fridge and microwave thingy,” freshmen Kevin Howard said.
“I like it because it saves a lot of trouble from bringing in our own fridges, freezers and microwaves,” Howard continued, “I also like the fact that we don’t have to pay for them.”
Howard also said the only thing he would add to improve the dorm would be hooks for hanging clothes and towels.
Spiritual Life Advisor Nick Gallion, a sophomore and resident of Fifield, said he would like air conditioning added to the dorm rooms.
“The best thing about our dorms as they are now is how they encourage community living. It’s nice to have everyone close by,” Gallion said.
But what about Pepperdine’s upper classmen? Junior Ben Ralston said the best thing about his Lovernich apartment was his stove. He added, “if I could have anything else in the apartment it would be a TV.”
Though there may not appear to be anything special about TV sets or everyday hooks, that is what the men want.
No big screens, pool tables or video games for the guys. Cool air, a way to cook, and staying close to dorm-mates are good enough for them. In a 21st century, high-tech digital world, Pepperdine boys are going back to the basics.
01-19-2006
