Art by Caitlin Roark Pepperdine students either have meal points, or they need them. The coveted points have long been a controversial topic on Pepperdine’s campus, and some students remain dissatisfied with the school’s policies. Valuable meal points end up going to waste, as students often mistakenly purchase meal plans that are too large for their dietary needs. The … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: End the Cap on Donated Meal Points
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Invest in Financial Literacy
Recently, avocado toast made headlines as Australian property developer Tim Gurner made news suggesting that millennials’ expenditures on overpriced food products, such as the aforementioned brunch item, was a reason for the generation’s lack of savings. This apparent lack of savings made millennials unable to make large purchases, like a deposit on a … [Read more...] about Invest in Financial Literacy
Balance Passion with a Paycheck
Graphic by Nate BartonLiving in Malibu, it's easy to get caught up in the glitz and glam of living with the millionaires. From the Lamborghini that frequently parks in the Country Mart, to the lavish beach houses and elegant clubs that line the shoreline, the amount of wealth surrounding Pepperdine's campus is undeniable. Therefore, it's natural for students to become fixated … [Read more...] about Balance Passion with a Paycheck
Gas Tax Hurts Pepperdine Students
Art by Peau PorotesanoThis past November, California raised the gas tax 12 cents, from 29.7 to 41.7 cents per gallon. With the rising gas prices, Pepperdine students are suffering from the costs of a tax that has no benefit for them at all. This overreaching tax is a complete waste of money for most Californians because public transportation simply is not a realistic option for … [Read more...] about Gas Tax Hurts Pepperdine Students
The F-Word: Financial Literacy Comes from Student Engagement
Photos and infographs by Kelly Rodriguez Sophomore Isabel Cornavaca works twice as hard to maintain her credit score after she made a big purchase in the first few months of having a credit card. Cornavaca, who works at Sephora and the Pepperdine Volunteer Center, said that even when she transfers an extra $100 to her credit card account, it still “doesn’t make a dent” to … [Read more...] about The F-Word: Financial Literacy Comes from Student Engagement