MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor It’s autumn, and that normally means chilly weather, colorful leaves and hot cider. But alas, we’re going to school in California. Leaves don’t fall here — in fact, grades are probably the only thing falling around campus during October. For many students, October seems to mean a month of midterms, stress and despair, and tests are testing … [Read more...] about How to eliminate stressors from life
Rugby hits the field
JENNA SHAYStaff Writer Sara Nemecek/Photo Assistant The Pepperdine men’s rugby team found renewed enthusiasm with a revamped roster and a 32-0 win over Occidental College Saturday at Alumni Park. In preparation for the spring season, the Waves dominated their first game with a squad that is still getting acquainted with one another and the sport. The talent and athleticism of … [Read more...] about Rugby hits the field
Integration aims for rounded grads
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZAssistant News Editor To keep up with the competitive business world, Pepperdine’s Graziadio School of Business and Management on Drescher campus must constantly adjust to new ideas and develop innovative programs. One idea that came to fruition for GSBM’s full-time MBA program during the 2004/2005 school year was to integrate classes. The school is slowly … [Read more...] about Integration aims for rounded grads
Staff Editorial: Join a group that is diverse
Sorority Recruitment, or the aptly titled “rush,” is an annual process that breaks, wins and hardens hearts at the same time. It is an imperfect system at best and a ridiculous and shallow one at worst. The 250 potential new members who participated this year, as well as Pepperdine’s seven sororities, know the drill: It’s a week of dressing cute, smiling big and perfecting … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Join a group that is diverse
Forget California, go surf at Ocracoke
KERIANN BOONEStaff Writer Part of being a true surf junkie, whether in Malibu or elsewhere, is knowing what else is out there. There’s been plenty written on Hawaii and California, so this week, we’re exploring a far more esoteric spot: Ocracoke. Ocracoke is a spit of land about 25 miles off of the coastline of North Carolina. This barrier island has been home to lost … [Read more...] about Forget California, go surf at Ocracoke