By Audrey Reed Overseas Correspondent The same natural disasters that have closed down the Malibu Canyon Road are affecting Pepperdine students across the equator — mudslides. Because of this, the semester educational field trip to Peru changed its course many times, and opened everyone’s eyes about Peruvian culture. The entire Buenos Aires Program left Argentina March 20 to … [Read more...] about Climbing high to seek ruins, Peruvian culture
Some words of wisdom from a four-year Pep expert
Ask the RA By DeNae Thomas Staff Writer Dear RA, Since you have been a student at Pepperdine for four years, I am sure you have learned and grown a lot. I am a freshman—what are some words of wisdom you can share with me so that my next three years are even better than this year has been? Curious in Conner Dear Curious, OK, OK, I’ll admit that I made up this question, but … [Read more...] about Some words of wisdom from a four-year Pep expert
Face in the crowd: Ashley Miller
By JJ Bowman Staff Writer Pepperdine students graduating this semester with degrees in art may not have the best facilities, but they do have the honor of hanging up their best artwork in the senior art exhibit starting April 15 at the Weisman Museum. One of those students, Ashley Miller, discussed her life as a Pepperdine art student, a member of the 2001-2002 Florence … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Ashley Miller
Respect tops Jeff Banks’ list of values
Social Action and Justice Colloquium co-founder demonstrates to students that he is a man wholly devoted to true service. By Faren Visintin Staff Writer A small note posted outside of Dr. Jeff Banks’ office door reads: Students don’t interrupt my work; students are my work. This was substantiated by the numerous knocks and warm responses that occurred during the course of … [Read more...] about Respect tops Jeff Banks’ list of values
Fear of getting caught may deter Internet cheating
Students say they resist plagiarizing online papers because they are afraid of the many consequences that could result. By Jemma Eriksen Staff Writer College students today are just a click away from serious consequences. At this Christian university, the number of students cheating off the Internet may well be significantly lower than the national average. However, high … [Read more...] about Fear of getting caught may deter Internet cheating