Helping homeless in Ireland over Spring Break Some students are going to Hawaii for Spring Break. Others may spend their vacation in Mexico. But junior Andrew Brumme thought outside of the box when deciding what to do with his time off. Brumme and three friends, Rich McPherson, Robbie Sagers and Jonathan Bakewicz are going to spending their Spring Break in Belfast, Ireland, … [Read more...] about Etc. A glimpse into the life of students, faculty & staff.
FaceInTheCrowd: Udyami Peiris
By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor Some people have never heard of Sri Lanka (pronounced “shree laanka”). Those who do know of the small country may not remember its exact location. However, after talking to sophomore Udyami Peiris, you can learn anything you need to know about the island 45 minutes southeast of India. Peiris transferred to Pepperdine from the … [Read more...] about FaceInTheCrowd: Udyami Peiris
My So-Called Life: Making a French connection
By Maya MinwaryStaff Writer “Bonjour, comment allez vous? Je m’apple Maya …” These were the thoughts running through my head as I was trying to recollect the three years of French lessons I received in high school, while frantically looking through my pocket dictionary on my last flight to Lyon, France. It’s still a bit weird for me to say that I’ve actually lived and … [Read more...] about My So-Called Life: Making a French connection
Whatever: A new year means new beginnings
By Karma Christine SalvatoStaff Writer Jack London once said, “The proper function of man is to live, not to exist.” With a new year (and new semester) upon us, it is time to allow those words to become part of our daily mantra. Don’t dwell on the past. Think of this as a chance to start over, or an opportunity to be seized. Use this time to reinvent yourself, set new goals … [Read more...] about Whatever: A new year means new beginnings
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Pep students win big on ‘The Price is Right’ If anyone was watching “The Price is Right” Wednesday, they could not help but see sophomore Molly Oster and be proud that yet another Pepperdine student made it on the show. On the game show, which was taped last November, Oster won a spa, a washer and dryer, a bamboo dining set and an exercise bike. The “best prize of all,” … [Read more...] about Etc. A glimpse into the life os students, faculty & staff.