By Faren Visintin Staff Writer Whether he is teaching or enjoying free time, Pepperdine physical education professor Mike Anderson is almost always outside. From surfing and hiking to climbing and mountain biking, Anderson truly appreciates the beauty and excitement of life in the natural world. There are few things, it seems, that he hasn’t experienced. Anderson doesn’t … [Read more...] about Anderson leaves a life of travel to teach
Battling the bulge: Check your mug
By Eve Persek Student Dietetic Association With the beginning of the school year and the influx of a new crop of students, the phrase “freshman 15” rears its ugly head yet again. Here at Pepperdine’s Waves Café, these words are overheard daily in conversations of neighboring students, but the anxiety in a room full of new students laboring to weed out foods that might pack … [Read more...] about Battling the bulge: Check your mug
Face in the crowd: Courtney Steller
By Kristin Ow Staff Writer With an inch, some will take a mile. Courtney Steller is one of those people, but with every mile she takes, she gives back two more. Steller, a junior at Pepperdine, is not just the average outstanding student. She has shown to be an accomplished person with a great heart and passion for serving others. Steller commits and pursues nearly all of … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Courtney Steller
Winning the peace
Students in a Pepperdine service class aid local aid organization founder Judith Jenya in her efforts to teach peaceful conflict resolution skills to kids in war-torn nations. By Rudabeh Shahbazi Assistant Perspectives Editor Multitalented visionary Judith Jenya makes miracles happen on a regular basis. Students in Dr. Mullen’s service and leadership class are learning to … [Read more...] about Winning the peace
Avast, me hearties
Ahoy there, ye rascals and scoundrels! There will be pirates on campus, and though they be scallywags, they know how to throw one of the swashbucklingish barbecues that ever be seen. So watch yer step, mateys, because there be squalls ahead, and these may be the last friendly words ye hear… Bt Kirsten Wyatt Staff Writer Avast, ye scurvy scum! The wildest crew that ever … [Read more...] about Avast, me hearties