By DeNae Thomas Staff Writer Q: I thought college was supposed to be fun. Adults always talk about all the amazing and crazy times they had in college and say the people they met ended up being their friends for life. But the most excitement I’ve had so far this year was when the Oasis was serving barbecue chicken pizza — and that wasn’t even that great. The problem is that … [Read more...] about Going to Ralph’s isn’t the only fun to be had in Malibu
Building castles in the sand
By Jami Lambert Online Editor Playing on a sandy beach is not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Throw in exciting prizes, close friends, and an In-N-Out truck and the day couldn’t get much better. And when you do it all for a good cause, you not only get a great afternoon, you get Sand CASA 2003. Several Greek organizations and local businesses banded together at Westward … [Read more...] about Building castles in the sand
Sunburnt, inspired, and dying for salad in Florence
By Elizabeth Reinking Staff Writer There were a lot of things I planned on when I decided to go to Florence with the Pepperdine art program. I planned on meeting a great group of Pepperdine students. I planned on seeing so much incredible art that my head would be in danger of exploding. I planned on having the time of my life. By the end of the summer, all of these plans … [Read more...] about Sunburnt, inspired, and dying for salad in Florence
SafeRides stalled until SGA budget approved
By Ashley Obrey Staff Writer SGA’s highly anticipated SafeRides program, launched last year with much fanfare, remains just that . . . highly anticipated. An overspending of last year’s SGA funds has caused a slight budget defIcit that will push back the start up of this year’s SafeRides program until the new budget is approved on Sept. 24. “Student Activities and SGA both … [Read more...] about SafeRides stalled until SGA budget approved
Two freshman candidates battle for president seat
By Virginia Thomas News Assistant Mason aims for class unity and service Her eyebrows are tense as she utters a sympathetic, “oh no,” when her dorm mate coughs. Clad in pink, red and white pajamas for a late-night interview, she sets down the quart of cran-grape juice she’s drinking to turn and see if the sick girl is OK. Joanna Mason can’t quite squeeze into the mold of a … [Read more...] about Two freshman candidates battle for president seat