The sun shone brightly and the air was still Saturday morning as the Pepperdine men's rugby team painted lines on the grass and assembled goal posts on Alumni Field in preparation for the annual alumni game. The rugby team finished the fall preseason 5-0-1 but suffered its first loss to the band of alumni almost 30 players 66-12. The first try was scored in the early minutes of … [Read more...] about Men's rugby alumni teach undergrads a painful lesson
Is it a 'silly' ban?
Both kids and adults across the nation can be found sporting a rainbow of thin stretchy bracelets in a broad array of shapes from everything to sea animals ice cream cones or Justin Bieber. The Silly Bandz craze has officially become the hottest toy trend among people of all ages. Parents fight over limited supplies and celebrities request personalized packages but … [Read more...] about Is it a 'silly' ban?
Government cheese smells of corruption
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is trying to kill you. And according to a Nov. 6 expose in The New York Times their weapon of choice is cheese. Last year the USDA gave $5.3 million to Dairy Management a non-profit dairy industry group that makes a living assaulting your arteries. The organization's $140 million budget is also heavily financed by a … [Read more...] about Government cheese smells of corruption
D.P.S. REPORTS November 8 – 12
11/8/10 4:17 p.m. Larceny- Grand Theft Location: Rho Parking Lot Summary: A student reported that their motorcycle was stolen; the vehicle was found the following day near where it was originally parked. The student believes that it was a prank. 11/10/10 12:50 a.m. Code of Conduct- Miscellaneous Conduct Violation Location: Seaver Drive Summary: A student was found … [Read more...] about D.P.S. REPORTS November 8 – 12
SCCUR: Taking a look at three students' research projects
The Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research (SCCUR) provides the opportunity for the presentation of research scholarship and creative activities of undergraduate students in the region. This year's conference will be held Saturday Nov. 20 at Pepperdine. Participating students submitted abstracts of their projects which were reviewed by … [Read more...] about SCCUR: Taking a look at three students' research projects