I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t confront some sort of stereotype this week. While I’ve done my fair share of addressing grievances of minority groups in America, I have done little to explore the labels assigned to celebrated groups on campus — especially athletes. While most of us realize that the image of the dumb jock is very much pervasive, I can’t shake the … [Read more...] about Let’s Erase Athletic Stereotypes
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Payson Library Extends Saturday Study Hours to 9 P.M.
Photo by Madison Harwell Payson Library will be extending its hours until 9 p.m. on Saturdays beginning in the spring 2015 semester. The Student Government Association unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday to fund the staffing costs of this pilot program for one semester. SGA has been advocating for extended library hours since passing an advocation resolution in … [Read more...] about Payson Library Extends Saturday Study Hours to 9 P.M.
Plea from a “nerd”
When asked where on campus I live, I instinctively blurt out “the library.” Not only do I work in the Academic Center for Excellence as a writing tutor, but I spend a good portion of my day there. However, it did take me some time to realize that Payson Library is not a designated social area for eating, practicing your musical instrument, Skyping or sleeping. The sad truth is … [Read more...] about Plea from a “nerd”
Reviewing education in Egypt
Art by Sacha Irick When I walked onto campus a mere three weeks ago for New Student Orientation and looked at the view from Alumni Park, I had to laugh at myself. Here I was, coming from my home town in Kailua, Hawaii, to go to school in Malibu, Calif. It seemed I was simply moving from one paradise to another. I have been overwhelmed by the friendliness of Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Reviewing education in Egypt
