The halls of Pepperdine are a dangerous place for those who are not gifted in name recollection, and Pepperdine Probz feels your pain. Every student knows that horrible moment when they are hiking up stairs or waiting in line at the Caf when a complete stranger locks eyes with them, calls them by name, and says "hello." Whoops, guess they weren’t a complete stranger. The … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Probz: When You Don’t Recognize Your My Tie Date
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Pepperdine Probz: When You Make Eye Contact at the Shuttle Stop
Graphic by Haley Laningham Pepperdine Probz knows your Pepperdine struggles, and this week we are here to reflect on a sincere pain of the shuttle lifestyle. It's 9:50 a.m. and you're driving on campus to get to class when, suddenly, a moral dilemma of Pepperdine proportions is presented. Do you blow by the shuttle stop without offering any of the poor students … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Probz: When You Make Eye Contact at the Shuttle Stop
Pepperdine Probz: When You Just Want to Sit On the DTR Bench
Graphic by Haley Laningham To the average visitor, the front yard of a freshman dorm is completely typical. Grass, sidewalk, rocking bench. However, as students quickly realize, those benches come with strings attached. Somewhere in the history and tradition of Pepperdine, some irritating soul decided that these benches were to be specifically and exclusively designated … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Probz: When You Just Want to Sit On the DTR Bench
Pepperdine Probz: When You Can’t Play the Ukelele
Photo by Rachal Marquez A classic quality of the Pepperdine community is their incredible affinity for musical tasks. Jam sessions crop up in every dorm, hallway and classroom, and musical aspirations are widespread. It's common to hear a discussion about an EP or for friends to post regular videos of themselves singing while playing a ukulele. The Pepperdine mascot … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Probz: When You Can’t Play the Ukelele
Pepperdine Probz: When Malibu Moms Are in Better Shape Than You
Art by Peau Porotesano Welcome back students! It's a new semester, but the same old Pepperdine Probz here to provide a weekly dose of sarcasm about the ironies of the Pepperdine community. The New Year is upon us, and with it comes the hoards of people resolving to get in shape. These ambitions are not lost on Pepperdine students, but they are discounted by the relentless … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Probz: When Malibu Moms Are in Better Shape Than You