If you’re in the process of deciding whether you should volunteer in a soup kitchen near home or in one somewhere in Somalia, read on. The choice between serving near or far recently confronted 2011 Pepperdine alumnus Phoenix Eyre, and his conclusions are worth sharing. If you’ve met Eyre, you know what it is to witness a fireball of energy in human form. I have met few people … [Read more...] about Better to serve near, or far?
DPS acts with student, community safety in mind
Many colleges have had to face shooting tragedies over the past few years. As the list of universities that have experienced campus shooters grows, fortunately, Pepperdine has not found itself among them. Last week, though, when a student reported what they thought was a shooter on campus, all that was threatened. Luckily it turned out to be a false alarm, a misunderstanding … [Read more...] about DPS acts with student, community safety in mind
Women’s volleyball dominates
Starting off conference play with a bang, No. 19-ranked women’s volleyball swept its first two West Coast Conference matches against Portland and Gonzaga, 3-2 and 3-1 respectively. On Thursday Sept. 22, Portland nearly swept the ladies as the Pilots jumped out to a commanding 2-0 lead, winning both of the first two sets 26-24. However, the team fought back and dominated the … [Read more...] about Women’s volleyball dominates
Senior rugby player tackles bagel business
What’s better in the morning than a bagel and some cream cheese? That’s the same thought that went through Senior Amir Andre’s head when he decided to open Malibu Bagels last summer with his business partner and fellow student Mario Andrighetto. Now a full year later, Malibu Bagels hits two locations a day and is open for most of the week. On any given Wednesday morning, you … [Read more...] about Senior rugby player tackles bagel business
Waves on the roll
The Waves proved their worth as one of the top 10 teams in the nation once again after a record-setting weekend. Coming into the Sept. 23 weekend, the No. 8 Waves were looking strong with an impressive 11-game streak of victory dating back to last season and were looking to expand upon their success with a win over the Lamar Cardinals and Fresno State Bulldogs. This started … [Read more...] about Waves on the roll