Just before sunrise "ABC Nightline" reporter Bill Weir and his team pulled into the tsunami zone too dark to reveal the scope of the devastation. But once the daylight illuminated the area reality kicked in and jaws dropped. In the face of an "apocalyptic" zone Weir began to take in the scene. "Imagine a toy-strewn sandbox after a hard rain Weir said. Then imagine that … [Read more...] about Alumnus reports from Japan
Friday: YouTube ruins another
"Tomorrow is Saturday and Sunday comes ... afterwards." You've seen heard or at least heard of Rebecca Black's song "Friday." You know the one that mindlessly tells us the days of the week in a slightly annoying voice over a catchy tune. The one about "getting down on Friday" and "partyin' partyin'" sung by a girl — a 13-year-old girl. You know the song where she wrestles … [Read more...] about Friday: YouTube ruins another
Professors give insight into Libya
Two Pepperdine professors weighed in on the Libya crisis at an event in Payson Library on Monday. Dr. David Simonowitz visiting assistant professor of Middle Eastern studies and Dr. Robert Lloyd associate professor of international relations provided analysis into the conflict. The situation in Libya has moved rapidly since protests began Feb. 17 and the true nature of … [Read more...] about Professors give insight into Libya
Christian bands' sound breaks into mainstream
It's no secret that college students are big music fans; quiet hours were not established for nothing. It is only natural then given the vast amount of music we stream into our ears we college students are quite selective about the music to which we listen. Those college students inclined to listen to songs with more meaningful lyrics than the typical fare about dancing all … [Read more...] about Christian bands' sound breaks into mainstream
Pepp packages 20,000 meals
"With a quarter and a little bit of time you can change somebody's life said Aaron Echols, resident director of Lovernich. This Friday, the Housing & Residence Life office is partnering with the program Stop Hunger Now to host an event aiding people in Haiti who are living below the poverty line and do not have enough to eat. After many students left the Global Poverty … [Read more...] about Pepp packages 20,000 meals