The distinct flair of the controversial British graffiti artist known only as Banksy can currently be spotted close to home. A tank on Pacific Coast Highway between Temescal Canyon and Chatauqua Boulevard in the Pacific Palisades reads "This looks a bit like an elephant." Notorious for managing to paint five pieces on Israel's West Bank Barrier in 2005 Banksy is known for … [Read more...] about Banksy strikes on PCH
Cancer claims beloved professor
Pepperdine's flag flew at half-mast this week in memory of a beloved member of the Pepperdine family. Mary Drehsel a mainstay of Pepperdine's Heidelberg program died in the early hours of Tuesday morning after an 18-year-long battle with cancer. Students and colleagues remember her strength her smile her laughter her talent and her tireless love for students. "She really … [Read more...] about Cancer claims beloved professor
Hack your life: Sixteen tips to improve your life
As students we hear about traditional ways to improve our lives like working hard dedicating yourself finding your passion and all that crap. But you're a college student; you don't have time for high-minded philosophy. You're looking for some practical how-tos to making your life a little bit easier. In order to fulfill your desperate need and expand on the theme of this … [Read more...] about Hack your life: Sixteen tips to improve your life
Jumpstart jeopardized
A current federal budget bill that was approved by the House of Representatives could end the eight-year run of AmeriCorps. In what has received praise and criticism from all sides of the political spectrum House Appropriations Committee Chair Hal Rogers (R-Ken.) proposed a federal budget bill that seeks to cut $100 billion in spending. The bill aims to cut many areas of the … [Read more...] about Jumpstart jeopardized
Alumni fail to give back
We hear the call to purpose service and leadership all too often at Pepperdine. Most of us think about service in terms of what we'll be doing in a future far from Pepperdine but we shouldn't be so quick to dismiss serving the University after we graduate. Serving Pepperdine can mean a number of things but one of the biggest ways to make an impact is through a financial … [Read more...] about Alumni fail to give back