AMY LARSONStaff Writer A retreat was held this weekend for students and faculty interested in screenwriting and the entertainment industry. Sponsored by Pepperdine Voyage, “The Screenwriter: Creator and Cultural Leader” retreat was held Friday and Saturday at the Villa Graziadio on the Drescher Graduate Campus. A portion of the retreat involved keynote speakers such as Joan … [Read more...] about Retreat promotes films
No yearbook in store for next year’s class
AIRAN SCRUBYNews Editor Nostalgic adults sometimes turn to dusty yearbooks from high school and college to see pictures of old friends, to remember the teams they played on and their favorite clubs. After this year, Pepperdine students will no longer have this opportunity. The yearbook, “Impressions,” will no longer be published, according to Director of Student Journalism Dr. … [Read more...] about No yearbook in store for next year’s class
Activist group cries racism, has no proof
SHANNON KELLY Perspectives Editor When my University of Michigan friend called complaining about the Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration and Immigrant Rights and Fight for Equality By any Means Necessary (BAMN), I brushed off the group as campus activists doing nothing wrong by exercising their freedoms and rights by marching for affirmative action. I do, … [Read more...] about Activist group cries racism, has no proof
Graduation anxiety may be expected, but is fixable
CONNIE HORTONCounseling Center “Senior angst,” anxiety regarding the future after university life, is common at this time of year among graduating seniors, including those at Pepperdine. Many seniors are asking themselves (and their friends, counselors, faculty and staff) “What will I do?” “Where will I live?” “How will I make it without my Pepperdine friends?” “Can I really … [Read more...] about Graduation anxiety may be expected, but is fixable
Parfitt powers Pep to victory
GARRETT WAITSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s volleyball team bounced back after a 3-0 loss to California State University, Northridge, on April 6 to sweep the Gauchos from UC Santa Barbara on Saturday, 30-28, 30-22, 30-24. The Waves got revenge for a loss to the Gauchos on the road earlier this season as the offense shined, hitting .560 for the match. The fifth-ranked Waves … [Read more...] about Parfitt powers Pep to victory