HAYLEY LEARCHStaff Writer Pepperdine senior Wondirad Assefa Tsegaye is working to raise AIDS awareness across campus through the student organization, “You and I for the Universe (YIFTU).” He moved from Ethiopia six years ago, and brought his vision with him. “Pepperdine is the perfect place to do it — we have faith. All faith requires is to help out,” said Tsegaye of his … [Read more...] about How to give help
And now we finally arrive at point b
KELSEY MAYSLiving Editor Years ago, I read an article about investing good money into one’s bed. The writer reasoned that if we spend one-third of our lives sleeping, we ought to get the absolute most we can out of that time. There is a lot of truth to that. A comfortable bed helps one fall asleep quickly and wake up rested. It’s an investment that pays off in daily … [Read more...] about And now we finally arrive at point b
UCLA beats Pepperdine
DANIELLA BOSIOAssistant Sports Editor The fifth-ranked Pepperdine men’s water polo team fought from behind Saturday to try to capture a victory against UCLA at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, but ended up falling to the third-ranked Bruins 7-5. This game marked the fourth consecutive Mountain Pacific Sports Federation loss for the Waves. The Bruins improved to 18-6 and 4-2 in … [Read more...] about UCLA beats Pepperdine
French riot near school
AUDREY REEDNews Editor A riot involving 50 youths throwing rocks that was stopped by police using tear gas occurred Saturday near the university used by Pepperdine students studying in Lyon, France, Saturday. The riot is part of a three-week long spree of riots that has spread across France. Students studying with the Pepperdine International Program in Lyon are safe, but are … [Read more...] about French riot near school
CASA offers alternative for bad foster care
CHRIS SEGALPerspectives Editor A Wisconsin woman, Lorinda Hawkins, was like any other 27-year-old out for a night of fun drinking with her friends. On Feb. 23, she returned home and began breast-feeding her four-month-old daughter. After about 15 minutes, she passed out and when she woke up an hour later, her baby wasn’t breathing. Hawkins was charged Friday with one count of … [Read more...] about CASA offers alternative for bad foster care