Q: You have coached Pepperdine volleyball for more than 25 years; how would you describe your experience? A: I came here at 29 years old; I just had a baby, so I had a six-month-old son and I was playing pro volleyball at that time in the beach and took this job. Pepperdine has been really supportive for women’s volleyball; I have grown up here, I mean, my coaching life, my … [Read more...] about Q&A with Nina Matthies- Graphic sits down with legendary women’s volleyball coach
All the small things: Imagine a world…
All the multipurpose business of last week struck up a conversation between lucky me and quite the stud. He started to tell me of a world he envisioned where companies sell large, reusable containers for their goods to be restocked with their product by customers at the store in the fashion of Dr. Bronner’s advice. Thus, soda makers, beer brewers, shampoo formulators … [Read more...] about All the small things: Imagine a world…
Mitt and the Moochers
This May, at a private, $50,000-a-plate fundraiser in Boca Raton, Mitt Romney stood before a room full of his most important constituents: rich people. At home in his natural element with the Americans he most identifies with, Mr. Romney let his guard down, and for the first time in his long career of running-for-president, he spoke honestly. Perhaps too honestly. If you … [Read more...] about Mitt and the Moochers
Clubs build character: Pepperdine organizations promote diversity
With the new school year off to a busy start, students are given numerous opportunities to become involved in diverse clubs and organizations on campus. “Students should take advantage of these opportunities because they provide them with experience in the field and increase their understanding of their chosen discipline or another related discipline,” said Inter Club Council … [Read more...] about Clubs build character: Pepperdine organizations promote diversity
WASC is coming
Pepperdine’s five schools will host the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) visiting committee next week in its third and final stage of the four-year accreditation process. After submitting the Educational Effectiveness Review (EER) report to the WASC Commission and team members, the university now waits for the commission to reaffirm accreditation for the next … [Read more...] about WASC is coming