Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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Wave Dating Survey What is the average number of dates a typical Pepperdine Student will go on each trimester? 7.25 dates per trimester •That breaks down to about one date every two weeks, hardly a social life. Which sex dates more? Men: 6.92 dates per tri. Women: 7.58 dates per tri. Are women comfortable asking men out for a date? Yes! 56% of the women surveyed said they don't mind initiating dates. ’Seems as if they don't have much choice on this campus. Which class dates the most? Freshmen: 5.7 dates per tri. Sophomores: 6.9 dates per tri. Juniors: 8.3 dates per tri. Seniors: 8.26 dates per tri. •Hang in there freshmen, things may pick up!!!

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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

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chi alpha lambda Deenie: Port of the uniform symbolizing the youthful mentality of in nocent freshmen pledges. Dozed Expression: Caused by several sleepless nights. A Stiff ond Rumpled Suit: Result of nearly o week wear, without Pledge Pin: Symbolizing his pride of being o pledge. Pledge Mission: To wash the windows of Stauffer Chapel, inside ond out. Note: Pledges trovel in numbers no less than two Due to a combination of cleaner fumes ond fear of heights other brother is possed out on top of chapel and is not pic- STAUl Pledge Book: To be carried at all times. Opening 16