Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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Students “byte” into the computer era by Chris Genzberger Are you computer literate? Unfortunately, many people lack even basic computer skills. A major reason may be fear of the unknown. But individuals, especially students, must realize the significant role that computers play in today's competitive job market. Whether it be in communication, business, or any other field, computer usage is re quired almost everywhere. The computer has already penetrated most business areas, replacing standard office equipment, Daniel Jolliff, a senior public relations major, said. If a person is not computer literate, he will have to depend on others who are able to work on computers. Beginning in 1984, Pepper-dine University has a goal to help every student become computer literate, Dr. Luista Archer, associate director of academic computing systems and planning, said. She explained that services to bring about student and faculty computer knowledge exist throughout the university school system. In addition to the variety of courses being offered, electronic classrooms and computer labs are available for student access. Computer software packages can also be purchased Opposite page: Tsion Taye works on a computer assignment. Right: Chriss Bures typesets in Student Publications at a discount price. Archer stressed that the academic computing department provides opportunities for students and faculty, yet does not rest with the responsibility of instilling computer skill. The department provides support services to enhance faculty in carrying out objectives to accomplish computer literacy goals, she said. Faculty and students must take an active role themselves in order to gain the necessary knowledge. We are in an everchanging world dominated by the computer. No one can dispute the fact that computers are revolutionizing the world. Illiteracy is a side effect which must be corrected in order to keep pace with the significant role of the computer today, and the future. -Rjndy Cupp FEATURES 25

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Monday begins like any other day in your life until suddenly, you remember the scheduled Heritage test that you haven't studied for. You gulp down your breakfast to make time to study; your heart pounds as you try to review a chapter in fifteen minutes. Driving to school, you get trapped in traffic. Horns honk and the light turns red three times before you make it through the intersection. Finally in class, your heart still pounds, your mouth is dry and you say to yourself that you will never procrastinate again. But, surely enough, you will do the same thing again next week, as you did last week and the week before that. This typifies a regular day for some Pepper- dine students. Pepperdine student Joe Mad-dalena noted, A lot of people work better under pressure. For many, it's natural to wait until the last second. Many students find that there is pressure in school besides studies. Students take for granted that the foreign students are away from their friends and family for a year or sometimes longer, said student Chay Yew. I Sometimes we have an urge to go home, but we know we can't. It gets especially lonely | around the holidays. Lisa Blankenship, counselor at the Campus Psychological Services, states that 'Pressure among students is a combination of many different things. Academic pressures can be 26 FEATURES