Shannon Kelly Staff Writer The new VW Beetle It’s the Battle of the Bugs. And at Pepperdine University the old and the new meet face to face. Will the old survive in the modern world of cars? Can the new ever live up to the legacy of classic VW Beetles? There is only one way know. Find the Bugs and the people who drive them. On July 30, 2003 the last original Volkswagen Beetle … [Read more...] about Battle of the bugs
La Jolla Canyon offers double-dose of waterfalls and trails
Katie ClaryLiving Editor Despite my best efforts to avoid hiking in the rain, the most recent continuation of the Malibu monsoons foiled that plan. But surprisingly, even for this Seattle native, my hiking experience at La Jolla Canyon was enhanced by the misty clouds, and I happily tackled the Ray Miller Trail. Although I opted for a much abbreviated version due to the … [Read more...] about La Jolla Canyon offers double-dose of waterfalls and trails
Face in the crowd: Jesus Castro
Lindsay TuggleStaff Writer Jesus Castro You can’t spend half an hour in public with freshman Jesus Castro without someone coming up and greeting him with “Hey, Big Poppa!” A frequent participant at the Pepperdine Volunteer Center, Castro has helped out with Special Olympics, missions and blood drives, on top of working for Jumpstart, a program that allows students to mentor and … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Jesus Castro
How to pay attention in class (or at least appear to!)
Sarah PyeAssociate Editor At one point or another, it happens to all of us: Luck runs out, and we’re saddled with the dreaded schedule that includes a 6 to 10 p.m. class. Despite our whining, despite our protests, despite our changing of majors to avoid it, the treacherous four-hour class catches up with us all. And once saddled with this beast, it’s best to quit complaining … [Read more...] about How to pay attention in class (or at least appear to!)
Ireland field trip delights
Joanna MasonOverseas Columnist Tuesday morning the Florence Program flew to Dublin, Ireland for our Spring educational fieldtrip. Except for a few students who carried on their luggage, for the next three days we were without our bags because of a strike on our Italian airline company. Despite our unfortunate luck with lost bags, we had a great four days in Ireland: staying in … [Read more...] about Ireland field trip delights
