Residents of Villa Malibu may return from winter break to find their apartments had been flooded by a sewage backup last Friday. The flooding affected units on the first floor of building two, several of which housed Pepperdine students. Senior Clayton Karels’ apartment experienced some of the worst of the flooding. Karels, who stayed in Malibu for break but fortunately was … [Read more...] about Sewage backup floods Villa Malibu apartments
Jade McNorton proves pivotal on and off the court
It is hard to miss Jade McNorton on the basketball court. The 6-foot-3-inch center from Boise, Idaho. is the tallest player on the Pepperdine women's basketball team and is notorious for blocking shots and making free throws. McNorton is an integral part of the Waves' defense, but it hasn’t come easy. Her freshman year was spent watching her teammates from the bench as … [Read more...] about Jade McNorton proves pivotal on and off the court
Athlete LeeAndrea Morton excels in cross country and beyond
A typical athlete’s schedule is tough, but repetitive: sleep, eat, practice, study, more practice, and then the cycle begins again. Within the eight hours automatically reserved for practice in the off-season, and the 15-20 hours required from a typical athlete in their regular season, it is hard to imagine having time for anything else. But meet Pepperdine senior LeeAndrea … [Read more...] about Athlete LeeAndrea Morton excels in cross country and beyond
Rare fish specialist joins Pepperdine faculty
Professor Laurieanne Dent is a biologist and teacher who joined the Pepperdine faculty this year. But did you know she was also an expert on the uncommon specie of mormyrids. A specie of what? Well a fish, of course, arguably the strangest and most unique fish known to mankind. Native to Africa, mostly in rivers, the mormyrid (pronounced more-my-rid) can also be found in … [Read more...] about Rare fish specialist joins Pepperdine faculty
Senior Kim Hill pursues volleyball career overseas
Fact Box: Kim Hill - Height: 6’ 4” - Volleyball Experience: 10 years - Position: Middle Blocker - Hometown: Portland, Oregon - Favorite Memory: beating UCLA For most Pepperdine students, Italy, Germany and France are possible international program destinations. For volleyball player senior Kim Hill, however, they are possible future career destinations. “I hope to play … [Read more...] about Senior Kim Hill pursues volleyball career overseas