By Rosy Banks Assistant Living Editor When East Coast meets West Coast, junior Pete Benigno’s got something to say and he’s not afraid to share it. The Sigma Nu from New Jersey cherishes his time at Pepperdine, but admits aspects of the described Disneyland university are a sharp contrast to his reality. Benigno’s father worked from the ground up to become a successful … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Pete Benigno
Constructing houses and creating homes: A Habitat for Humanity
By Sarah Pye Living Editor At 7 a.m. Saturday, most people on campus were likely still snuggles cozily under their covers. But one group of service-oriented students was already gathered down in Rho parking lot at the break of day, ready to attend Pepperdine’s first Habitat for Humanity build this semester. Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit organization that … [Read more...] about Constructing houses and creating homes: A Habitat for Humanity
Resident tells story of our capital city
By Sarah Pye Living Editor With the recall date looming closer and closer, it seems the whole world had its eye turned toward Sacramento. While the veritable freak show that has descended on the town continues to be the hot topic in the news, I find it tragic that so few people are aware of what the essence of Sacramento truly is. Everyone but Big Bird is campaigning for … [Read more...] about Resident tells story of our capital city
Suites should not become living areas for off-campus students
By DeNae Thomas Staff Writer Dear RA: Perhaps you can help me with this dilemma. There is this guy living in my suite. I am pretty sure he is one of my suitemate’s friends. I overheard him talking about hating living off campus because he has to get up early to drive to class. I can understand that – but his stuff is all over the suite area. I can hardly walk into my room. … [Read more...] about Suites should not become living areas for off-campus students
Face in the crowd: Jeff May
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor I, rebel music I, rebel musicWhy can’t we roam this open country Oh why can’t we be what we want to be We want to be free. When the legendary poet and musician Bob Marley wrote the above lyrics in his song, “Rebel Music,” he might as well have been talking about Pepperdine senior Jeff May. Aside from the most obvious similarity between May and … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Jeff May