Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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The Donald W. Darnell residence house provides an example of on-campus housing facilities for Seaver College students. Sabine Biermann discusses the pros and cons of on- and off-campus housing. opening 13

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Students Marcus Miller and Daniel Whitte enjoy the comforts of living off campus. on off campus Living off campus has its advantages and disadvantages. Sonja Yanoviak. Seaver College senior, says. ‘I think being able to cook my own food, have friends over any time and an unlimited amount of privacy are great advantages to living off campus, although driving to and from school can take a toll she says. Other advantages to living off campus are that it is quiet and there are not too many distractions when trying to study, she adds. Chris Farrar, another student who lives off campus, enjoys not being under the influence of so many rules on campus. Also, the student can make as much noise as he wants and says he feels living off campus is a cleaner environment and even cheaper if the student finds the right place. 12 opening Along with the advantages come many disadvantages. Farrar said 'the commute can be , long, you do not get to meet a lot of people and parking can be a problem. Even though both students had many of the same complaints, they agree that they don't feel they miss out on any activities that occur on campus. Yanoviak says. 1 don't feel I miss out on any activities that happen on campus because there are none.' Denise Buckley, who graduated from Seaver a year ago. soys she feels freedom can still exist for those who live on campus. 1 think if students would not worry about the rules and just have a good time meeting new people and enjoying school, they would realize that they have a great deal more freedom than they think they do she says. Farrar says a lot of students believe that living off campus is a way to escape the rules that limit some of the freedom that they now have. Farrar says he was put on probation for a party that was given off campus in which he never attended. The noise got out of hand and neighbors called Rich Dawson, associate dean of student affairs, to complain. Dawson says. 'There is not much we can do with students who violate the rules off campus, but I do think these rules are responsible and must be enforceable. Farrar says. 'As long os nobody violates any criminal or social laws, then it is okay. The majority of the students I know are very responsible and considerate when it comes to other people living in the community.' LISA ERMATINGER

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Friday... 7:30 p.m the phone is silent and the books are open. The room is filled with gorgeous (at least attractive) girls waiting for some guy. any guy. to ask them on a date. Unfortunately, this dream goes scammin1 unrecognized too often at Pepperdine. Instead of spending a romantic evening with a member of the opposite sex. most studehts herd to parties or other events with groups of friends. There is nothing wrong with going out in a group, but there is nothing wrong with dating, either. For those of you who are still a little confused. A Date. as defined by Webster, 'is a prearranged social event, when two people of the opposite sex spend an hour, the day. evening, or weekend together.’ Why don’t Pepperdine students date more? The responsibility naturally lies upon the guys who traditionally initiate dates. True, some girls do ask guys out. but many girls prefer to be sought after rather than seek. For many, the idea that girts and guys should share the responsibility of initiating dates is merely a leftover from the women s liberation movement. Several myths exist about dating that need to be cleared up. Myth One: There is no time to date with homework and extracurricular activities. First of all. there is no time requirement for a date. It can be one hour or one day long. It’s up to you. Second, a date is not a commitment. If you date someone, you don’t have to start a serious relationship, just go out and have fun, It's a good breok from the books. Truthfully, it’s hard to believe any healthy guy would foresake an occasional night on the town with any woman he chooses for a night in the library with a book. If too much homework is the reason for the lack of dating on campus, then serious questions should be raised as to how many Pepperdine guys have actually gone through puberty and how many faked the experience. Myth Two: Dating is too expensive. At first, this might sound like a legitimate excuse, but most girls do not expect to be taken somewhere expensive. The purpose of dating is to spend time with someone, get to know them better and have fun, not to see how much money you can spend in an evening. There is nothing wrong with spending money of course, but it is not a necessity. All it takes is a little creativity. A day at the beach walking the coastline is always fun. A moonlight beach stroll is also hard to beat. Why spend money to impress when Mother Nature has done it for you? Just be imaginative. Myth Three: Some women go to college to find a husband. This is known as working for an MRS. degree.’ Many claim that this is typical of women who attend use. At Pepperdine University, this is not the case. In fact. Richard Dawson, assistant dean of student affairs, says that if a woman attends a school where marriage is emphasized and she wants a career, the deans of that school tell her to transfer to Pepperdine. As the time approaches to leave Malibu, how many men are going to regret not asking out Miss Perfect or even ’Large Marge?' How may women will fail to rope that fine young stallion? Well, don’t get discouraged. One can still look forward to some dating in Grad School, right? (Hint: go east.) JULIE COX and KRISTINE RUSSELL 14 opening