WENDY TRAN & CHRISTINE DINHInternational Correspondents France has been completely amazing! Lyon is about two hours south of Paris taking the TGV, the fastest train in the world. It is a beautiful city situated between two rivers, the Rhône and the Saône, providing a picturesque backdrop for scenic strolls. It’s like being on the movie set of “Beauty and the Beast.” As a … [Read more...] about France: a different, but still welcoming, land
Pepperdine students prepare for lives in military service after they graduate
Jamie Lambert Staff Writer As most Americans stay current with the American involvement in the Middle East via CNN, a small group of Pepperdine students have made a commitment that will most likely land them right in the middle of the action. These nine men and women are just like any other Pepperdine students, except that every Friday, they don the Blues of the United States … [Read more...] about Pepperdine students prepare for lives in military service after they graduate
Professor takes motherhood to new level
Elizabeth ReinkingStaff Writer Dr. Margot Condon, assistant director of student teaching at the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology, is often asked to give speeches about teaching. Invariably, the subject of her experiences as a working mother comes up. “Women will say to me, ‘I’d like to go back to work but I have three children,’” she said. “They don’t … [Read more...] about Professor takes motherhood to new level
Breaking through the noise in life: the healing voice of silence
Travis Weber & Nathanial BreedenStaff Writers Noise infiltrates our lives. In the morning, blaring alarm clocks break the silence. The talking heads on our televisions drown out our daily routine. In class, sometimes the professor is difficult to hear above the racket in our heads.Why do we tend to turn the volume of life up instead of down?We have an affinity for noise, … [Read more...] about Breaking through the noise in life: the healing voice of silence
Let’s go clubbin’
Courtney HongLiving Assistant Senior Gustavo Baity, founder of the Pepperdine Billiard's Association, prepares to play a game in the HAWC. Chris Wolff/Staff Photographer AtPepperdine, there’s a niche for almost any interest, whether it’s pirates, billiards or diversity. More than 50 organizations provide outlets for students to not only pursue their passions and have fun at … [Read more...] about Let’s go clubbin’