ANNA KINGStaff Writer About 150 students saw the surroundings of their freshman year collide with their second year at Pepperdine as they started school and moved into the new on-campus residential program for sophomores. Last year’s freshman class was given the opportunity to participate in a new program known as The Residential Intentional Sophomore Experience (RISE). Former … [Read more...] about RISE beats Sophomore blues
Staff Editorial: Pep needs online content policy
Recently the Pepperdine community has become increasingly aware that the university not only looks at students’ personal Web sites but also will use the material as a basis for disciplinary action. Some found out about this from the Aug. 29th edition of the Graphic, but others found out over the summer when they received a letter from the university accompanied by incriminating … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pep needs online content policy
Barbecue fires up Greeks
AIRAN SCRUBYStaff Writer Formal recruitment is weeks away, but Greek Week is here. This week, fraternities and sororities have already begun to meet and lure new students into Pepperdine’s active Greek system. Some recruitment selling points are that members of Pepperdine’s seven sororities and four fraternities annually participate in school-wide events, such as Songfest and … [Read more...] about Barbecue fires up Greeks
SIFE fuses business with service
SEAN KINER Staff Writer For Students In Free Enterprise members, using their professional skills to give back to Malibu is business as usual. From service learning with a business spin to national competitions, SIFE gives its members many opportunities to give back while learning about the business world. SIFE members said their biggest obstacle lies in the connection most … [Read more...] about SIFE fuses business with service
Back on Track
Pepperdine adds track to athletic program in order to bolster cross country program GARRETT WAIT Sports Editor Over the summer, Pepperdine added women’s track to the athletic program, a decision made to strengthen the women’s cross country program as well as making sure the university remains in compliance with Title IX. Pepperdine Athletic Director Dr. John Watson said the … [Read more...] about Back on Track