A senior tells her life story and experience with the Upward Bound program in hopes of getting funds for the non-profit. HAYLEY LERCHStaff Writer Pepperdine senior Trinity Thorpe stood before the U.S. Senate last spring and delivered an address regarding her involvement with the Upward Bound program. Thorpe, who grew up in different foster homes and did not plan on attending … [Read more...] about Thorpe testifies in Congress
Major design plans unfold
Renovations of some of the oldest buildings and five new classrooms on main campus have been slated. SARA ROSNERStaff Writer Does beauty come with age? Pepperdine may not think so. The university is considering giving the 33-year-old campus a major facelift that would include renovation and construction on the Seaver campus and the creation of a new athletics facility. On … [Read more...] about Major design plans unfold
SGA forms committees
BRITTANY YEAROUTNews Assistant Student Government Asso-ciation members created committees to address student issues and spoke to a Public Safety representative about parking. This weekend SGA officials will hold a retreat with a surprise location for the senators and presidents. The committees all pertain to issues that SGA members said matter to students. They involve the … [Read more...] about SGA forms committees
Intelligent design theory under fire
Science professors, students debate merits of the study of evolution. JOE MANGANOStaff Writer A landmark trial is underway in Dover, Pa., that could have a major impact on the way biology is taught in the classroom. The trial is raising more than a few eyebrows at Pepperdine. In November, the Dover Area School District required ninth-grade biology teachers to read a … [Read more...] about Intelligent design theory under fire
English major hosts tea
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Most Pepperdine students may think of tea and crumpets as a tradition of the past, but the English department’s high tea Wednesday in the faculty dining room revived the British custom in a very American environment. Hosted by Dr. Victoria Myers, the high tea boasted a bevy of treats to satisfy the students and faculty who attended. A table strewn … [Read more...] about English major hosts tea