RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer Attending a school with a student body that is often stereotyped as being blonde and blue-eyed can be difficult for those who do not fall into that category. It is true that not everyone drives a BMW or owns a RAZR, and those who don’t can feel overshadowed by the vast majority. Lily Ngo, however, has embraced life at Pepperdine and finds her unique … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Lily Ngo
Vargas leads team in Tempe
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor Backed by a strong final effort by senior All-American Carolina Llano, the No.-5 Pepperdine women’s golf team finished 7-over par 295, good for fifth place, at the PING/ASU Invitational that concluded Sunday at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Ariz. Llano, who entered the final round tied 46th, fired a final-round 4-under par 68 to finish play at … [Read more...] about Vargas leads team in Tempe
Haus holds reunion
AIRAN SCRUBY & CAROLINE RONDINELLANews Editor & Staff Writer Heidelbergers from the past three decades will meet at Moore Haus for the reunion of the century in May. The annual reunion for Pepperdine students who made the journey to Germany will take place as usual, but with a special twist: 2006 is the 100-year anniversary of the Moore Haus building. Heidelberg is … [Read more...] about Haus holds reunion
Prayer offers no medical cures, but still worthwhile
CHRIS SEGAL News Editor The power of prayer proved not to be helpful to heart patients recovering from cardiac bypass surgery. The largest scientific study to date, lead by the Harvard Medical School, on the effectiveness of intercessory prayer, shows that prayer had no benefit on healing. This study doesn’t mean that prayer is neither helpful nor unproductive. Prayer serves an … [Read more...] about Prayer offers no medical cures, but still worthwhile
Flynn leaves Pep, shares story
MEGAN WILLISStaff Writer In the summer of 1996, Sprite launched its “Obey Your Thirst” ad campaign. What the soft drink executives didn't know was that someone had beaten them to the idea. In preparation for the ‘96 to ’97 school year, near the end of hi MDiv program at Pepperdine, Carl Flynn and other leaders of Campus Ministry at the time, met at McDonald's in Malibu to … [Read more...] about Flynn leaves Pep, shares story