JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Rick Rowland He has taught at Pepperdine longer than most students have been alive. He has guided, coached and mentored thousands of young people. At the end of this semester, Pepperdine will lose a man many consider a local legend. After 30 years as a Pepperdine professor, Rick Rowland will retire from teaching. “I’ve been in education since … [Read more...] about Rowland blows whistle on long career
An Office With a View
GARRETT WAITSports Editor “Good afternoon baseball fans and a big Southern California welcome. I’m Bill Schindler.” Most students may not recognize it immediately, but for the past two seasons, that has been the phrase that welcomed Yahoo! subscribers to the palm-lined confines of Eddy D. Field Stadium. The swooping baritone cadence of Pepperdine junior Bill Schindler has … [Read more...] about An Office With a View
Jackpots, jazz only a click away
KELSEY MAYSStaff Writer They have names like The Golden Palace, The Grand Casino and Poker Room. There are flashing lights, jackpot displays and chintzy background jazz. The money is real and so are the players. There is no Strip outside, though. No cocktail waitresses, sunrise taxicabs or smoldering ashtrays. Unless you smoke in front of your computer, that is. These places … [Read more...] about Jackpots, jazz only a click away
Seniors go through ‘a week of leaving’
KELLY DAVIESStaff Writer Going AWOL commenced Monday, sparking four days of activities intended to leave seniors with something more than a diploma. The Student Alumni Organization worked to give seniors food, advice, music and other giveaways for the event that runs until today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. By the fountain on main campus, graduating seniors signed up for SAO … [Read more...] about Seniors go through ‘a week of leaving’
Intersection of church and school
CRYSTAL LUONGNews Editor In the 19th century, religious divisions sparked a unifying movement. The result: the Church of Christ. In the 20th century, a spiritual commitment established the intersection of religion and academics. The result: Pepperdine University. Now, into the 21st century, the pairing of the Church of Christ and higher education provokes continued … [Read more...] about Intersection of church and school