A friend of mine from another university recently gave me an article that his behavioral economics teacher assigned to the class. When I opened up the file, my attention was drawn directly to the title, which introduced a term I had never really heard before: “Peer Effects and Alcohol Use among College Students.” Peer effects? What ever happened to the good old, overly used, … [Read more...] about Roommates do affect success in college
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Close friends stick like glue
Art by Sacha Irick “Never let school get in the way of your education.” Were those really the words that were coming out of my AP English teacher’s mouth? I never thought I’d hear my most admired instructor advise such a thing. Although I must admit that now, three years later, that offer of guidance has been one of the most treasured pieces of advice I have ever … [Read more...] about Close friends stick like glue
Staff Editorial: The housing crisis of 2013
Art by Sacha Irick Early Tuesday morning, hundreds of incoming freshmen performed the ritualistic check-in in front of the Student Health Center to retrieve their university freebies and schedules and start their new lives. The first day of New Student Orientation is a glorified tradition at Pepperdine. After all, everyone remembers their first minutes on campus getting … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The housing crisis of 2013
Planned Parent Fun
The following is a running thought time line from “Normal Pepperdine Dad” during Waves Weekend: (Friday Afternoon): Man, how beautiful is this place? Are you goofing me!? I hope you know how lucky you are, son. This is fun! (Friday Night): Let’s go surfing as a family tomorrow that would be so classic California! I mean, we have to do it once, right? Oh we’re going to the … [Read more...] about Planned Parent Fun
Pick two: sleep, grades or social life
Art by Jacklyn Maza There’s a long-standing joke that as a student, we have three options: sleep, good grades and a social life. Students may choose only two. Given that grades and a social life usually take priority, most of us have given up on the hope of a good night’s rest. It is a dream and a whisper of days gone by, and sleep deprivation has become a trademark of … [Read more...] about Pick two: sleep, grades or social life