Photo courtesy of Robert ShearerIt was just after 9 p.m. when Professor of Decision Science Robert Shearer was walking his dog, Maisie, at the Drescher campus outside of his faculty condo. It had been drizzling rain so visibility was poor. As they were making a loop around the graduate campus a mountain lion was right in front of Maisie“All of a sudden, silently but very … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Professor Encounters Mountain Lion on Graduate Campus
When it Rains Los Angeles is Floored
Graphic by Nate Barton I have friends from across the United States who enjoy the rain. They make a cup of their favorite coffee or tea, put on a cozy sweater and blanket and then sit on a covered porch and enjoy the atmosphere. They’ve created a wonderful memory of the rain that will last them a lifetime. Being from Los Angeles, this is not my experience at all. It's … [Read more...] about When it Rains Los Angeles is Floored
Noodle Bar Sets Sights on Mid-March Opening
Photos by Duncan Hilby The Caf’s new pizzeria and noodle bar construction is coming to completion, but there are still a few steps before it is ready to be open. General Manager of Dining Services Randy Penwell gave the project a tentative March opening. “I’ve been saying mid-March and so that just kind of gives me some room between the 12th and the 20th,” Penwell … [Read more...] about Noodle Bar Sets Sights on Mid-March Opening
Students, Experts Warn Against Drowsy Driving
Photos/images by Duncan Hilby, Jenevieve Fong, Sierra Perry, AAA Foundation, and Anson Williams Junior International Management major Sierra Perry never thought she would be involved in an accident because she fell asleep in her car. She thought she had the energy to keep her going all the time. “I actually never thought it would happen to me," Perry said. "I was like, … [Read more...] about Students, Experts Warn Against Drowsy Driving
Don’t Let Senioritis Strike
Graphic by Nate BartonAs many seniors' final semester will be coming to a close, a syndrome arises that spreads throughout the student body. This syndrome is commonly referred to as "senioritis."Senioritis is when the amount of effort and motivation by seniors drastically decreases, and this could affect their grades, tardiness, and attendance. Students saw the development of … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Senioritis Strike