Pepperdine announced today that it will not be allowing certain athletic teams to compete in post-season play. The announcement came on the heels of a discovery that the University "had failed to properly administer financial aid awards to a number of student-athletes according to a university press release. As a result of the error, the men's tennis, volleyball and … [Read more...] about All for nothing?
Brazil v. Scotland: Racism persists in soccer
Just a few days ago on Sunday a young Brazilian team beat Scotland 2-0 in a friendly at the Emirates Stadium with 19-year-old Neymar scoring both goals. However the game will not be remembered for Neymar's performance but for a nasty incident of racism. After Neymar had scored his second goal from the penalty spot a German fan threw a banana onto the field near where Neymar was … [Read more...] about Brazil v. Scotland: Racism persists in soccer
Foreign cupcakes delight
Fill. Squeeze. Swirl. And repeat. Delicate drops of frosting fall on a freshly baked cupcake waiting for the final touch: a dab of sprinkles or the ultimate coat of coconut flakes. Twenty four-year-old Patti Grandidge can handle a pastry bag better than a Prada bag. Gorgeous and glamorous she is an exotic mix of Filipino and British descent who could have easily … [Read more...] about Foreign cupcakes delight
Grace Na leaves HS early for Pepp
Every fall season features a new horde of athletes at Pepperdine however there are very few that finish high school in December and come to college in January. Grace Na decided to leave high school a semester early to jumpstart her collegiate career at the age of 17. "My friends from high school said I'd be missing memories. Six months of memories versus 10 years of career." Na … [Read more...] about Grace Na leaves HS early for Pepp
Professors pave the way for Convocation
In addition to Humanities 111 with Sonia Sorrell the convocation requirement is the great equalizer among Seaver students. Few can petition their way out of the half-credit addition to each semester's schedule and many see it as nothing more than a chore or a box to check each week. Convocation has noticeably improved this year as the Convocation office seems to be focused on … [Read more...] about Professors pave the way for Convocation