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
Success 101 returns with full schedule of speakers
Class focuses on a series of guest lectures to inspire Seaver business students. By Sarah Pye Living Editor The class described by its instructors as everything “we wish we’d had as students” returns for its second semester at Pepperdine. Success 101 (officially known as BA 299) is a one-unit class taught by Pepperdine alumni Mike Costache and Alexis Bonnell. Costache and … [Read more...] about Success 101 returns with full schedule of speakers
Wellness programs promote awareness, motivate change
By Lacey Von Lanken Health Educator Balance is something that we all need in our lives. But finding it can be difficult. Sometimes it seems as though we achieved a healthy median and the next step we take throws us off kilter. Occasionally all you need is information and education to help you get back on track. This issue is just one of the many topics the Wellness and … [Read more...] about Wellness programs promote awareness, motivate change