White stickers depicting the Swiss flag adorn students’ outerwear while excited chatter fills the air as they discuss their impending trip to Lausanne, Switzerland next fall. At Pepperdine University, students get to participate in a seven part convocation series offered on Monday nights in Stauffer Chapel. SALT, or Students And Leaders Together, is a series designed to … [Read more...] about SALT prepares students for travel to Lausanne
Kalmbach plays big as men’s volleyball continues hot streak
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Opposite side hitter senior Parker Kalmbach scored his first ever triple-double as Pepperdine’s men’s volleyball team defeated USC on the road 3-1 on Jan. 16. Kalmbach was able to secure the triple-double with a block on USC freshman Lucas Yoder in the final set, finishing the night with 11 kills, 10 blocks and a career-high 13 digs. … [Read more...] about Kalmbach plays big as men’s volleyball continues hot streak
Soccer to set world ablaze
Art by Sacha Irick Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series assessing the 2014 World Cup On Dec. 6, 2013, the fates of the 32 nations participating in the most prestigious football tournament, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, were revealed. The World Cup Final Draw took place in Costa do Sauipe, an iconic Brazilian location known for its alluring beaches and the … [Read more...] about Soccer to set world ablaze
Grading the NFL Season: Part II
Art by Sacha Irick Did you guys ever see those AFC and NFC championship games? The Superbowl is right around the corner, and it's gonna be a doozy! I'd wager we get about three more Richard Sherman sound bites to hold us over until then. Philadelphia Eagles : B- The Eagles were off to a shaky start under new Head Coach Chip Kelly and starting QB Michael Vick, but … [Read more...] about Grading the NFL Season: Part II
Two Strikes You’re Out
Art by Sacha Irick Athletics Department cracks down on classroom attendance, student-athlete responses are mixed bag Student athletes seldom crack under pressure, but as spring semester rolls around, a new attendance policy adds some heat to the lives of these athletes on a new playing field: the classroom. According to the official policy: “The following sanctions pertain … [Read more...] about Two Strikes You’re Out
