Shortly after students headed home for winter break Southern California was drenched by record rainfall. In one week of December the region received more rainfall than in the prior 11 months combined. A section of the Pacific Coast Highway north of Yerba Buena Road was closed Dec. 18 due to mud and rockslides and remained closed until early this month while workers … [Read more...] about Coastal California flooded over break
Ambassador Kmiec fights gender disparity in Malta
Rounding out the decade with a stand for human rights Pepperdine Law Professor Douglas Kmiec hosted an evening to combat domestic violence and gender discrimination. Kmiec who is currently on leave from Pepperdine as the United States Ambassador to Malta held the event at his residence in Attard on Dec. 8 the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against … [Read more...] about Ambassador Kmiec fights gender disparity in Malta
Karamazov Brothers soar through Smothers
The Flying Karamazov Brothers' "Airplay" is an hour and a half of cleverly whimsical fun. They create a quartet of quirky comedians who mix farcical vaudeville with juggling prowess. Sunday Jan. 16 the Brothers performed two shows in Smothers Theater. The Brothers transport the audience back to a world of child-like pleasures reminding them of the pure satisfaction … [Read more...] about Karamazov Brothers soar through Smothers
Pepperdine hosts second film festival
Joslyn Plaza will teem with movie-goers on Friday Jan. 21 when the second annual REELSTORIES FilmFestival brings two feature-length documentaries and six student films to silver screens on campus. The student-led event is charged with the principle that stories create reality. While all attendees will see the six student films showcased at REELSTORIES they … [Read more...] about Pepperdine hosts second film festival
Diversity: It's Your Responsibility
This is your call to action so listen up. Each person on this campus has a simple yet vital role in promoting diversity and collaboration on campus. Diversity and collaboration are related and the two working in tandem can produce some pretty incredible results. The topic of diversity is for the most part exhausted. By now everyone understands (or at least says they understand) … [Read more...] about Diversity: It's Your Responsibility