MELISSA GIAIMONews Assistant British authorities foiled a terrorist plot to blow up as many as ten airplanes heading from London’s Heathrow Airport to multiple American cities on Aug. 10. At that time, many students from Pepperdine’s five schools were living or vacationing abroad. New flight regulations made travel difficult as student returned home for the school year, but … [Read more...] about London terrorist plot delays global travel
Online services link new Pep students
SHANNON URTNOWSKILiving Editor Back-to-school shopping this year has taken on a whole new meaning for incoming Pepperdine students. Yes, Bed, Bath & Beyond still has great sales for bedding, lamps and alarm clocks and Macy’s continues to have clothes galore to satisfy any empty closet, but students can now turn to their laptops and PCs for the room addition they won’t be … [Read more...] about Online services link new Pep students
Tiger crawls back, hunts for rivalry
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor England’s Luke Donald shot an impressive third-round score of 6-under 66 and got himself a chance to play with the world’s best golfer for the final round of this year’s PGA Championship. Instead of getting a massage and relaxing to welcome one of the most nerve-racking rounds in golf, Donald went out that night and watched “Snakes on a … [Read more...] about Tiger crawls back, hunts for rivalry
Frosh Follies
HEATHER MILLERStaff Writer PAUL CLARK/Photo Editor The school year was initiated with the freshman class filing into the Fireston Fieldhouse, to perform their own version of Pepperdine’s 70 years of history. The energy and noise levels were elevated as the freshmen crowded the fieldhouse Saturday for Frosh Follies. The NSO event has been a tradition at Pepperdine for fifteen … [Read more...] about Frosh Follies
New Web portal makes waves
JAIMIE FRANKLINStaff Writer PepXpress disappears from the Web Sept. 30th and students and faculty are being introduced to WaveNet as part of a multi-million dollar school-wide effort to upgrade aging portal technology. A Web portal is a starting point and gateway for members of a particular community to access commonly used information and services. WaveNet connects students … [Read more...] about New Web portal makes waves