RYAN HAGENStaff Writer ANNA WEBBER/Assist. A&E Editor Many Pepperdine students scrambled to see if their laptop could potentially explode after Dell recently recalled 4.1 million batteries. Pictures of exploding laptops were first posted in June, and the recall began Aug. 14. Ten days later, Apple announced 1.8 million of its laptop batteries, also manufactured by Sony, … [Read more...] about Sony batteries yanked, students slow to react
Radnoti steps up, leads two Pep teams in unison
JEN ISOSports Assistant It’s time for the Pepperdine Waves to knock the Portland Pilots off their pedestal this year and take away their 28th-straight crown for the men’s cross country team and tenth out of eleventh title for the women. Both Wave teams hope to improve on their finishes from last year. The men’s cross country team finished in sixth place at the West Coast … [Read more...] about Radnoti steps up, leads two Pep teams in unison
Frosh initiated in campus tradition, begin college life
SAMANTHA BLONSNews Assistant PAUL CLARK/Photo Editor Pepperdine University begins classes for the new academic year today, as many new and returning students transition into new schedules and living situations. Pepperdine opened its gates Tuesday to a flood of new students and their families, while many sophomores, juniors and seniors opted to come to campus early to serve as … [Read more...] about Frosh initiated in campus tradition, begin college life
London terrorist plot delays global travel
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