On a yearly basis the college-age demographic is encouraged to register to vote by everyone from MTV's Rock the Vote campaign to individual universities. As elections approach in November some students may feel apathetic toward their civic duty while others take pride in voting feeling that it fulfills their role in society. First-year students freshly turned 18 may never … [Read more...] about Issues demand student voters
Poplin packs Elkins with testimony of persevering faith
Students packed Elkins Auditorium to near capacity Tuesday to attend Pepperdine's second annual Veritas Forum. Attendees were encouraged on their Christian beliefs in a changing world from a speaker who struggled with faith throughout her life. Dr. Mary Poplin a professor of education at Claremont Graduate University said she came to Pepperdine because she … [Read more...] about Poplin packs Elkins with testimony of persevering faith
Minister's 'Bodybuilding' hopes to hearten deep impact
Seven weeks ago Pepperdine's new preaching minister for the University Church of Christ sat down in his new office on main campus with a dynamic vision for the future of his church and upwards of 800 books stacked to the ceiling in cardboard boxes. Today preaching minister Rich Little has inspired the congregation of the University Church of Christ to follow the heart of … [Read more...] about Minister's 'Bodybuilding' hopes to hearten deep impact
Former Pep champion returns
Fewer than two months after returning from the youth Olympics in Singapore as the coach of the women's volleyball team Rod Wilde agreed to temporarily take the position as assistant volleyball coach of the men's volleyball team at Pepperdine where he was once a standout himself. Wilde graduated from Pepperdine in 1979 after four years of outstanding volleyball accomplishment. … [Read more...] about Former Pep champion returns
Alumni heads Italian women's soccer team
She wasn't thrilled about it at the time but at the age of 14 Anna Piccarelli was put in goal for her club soccer team when the starting keeper was hurt. Frustrated with the coach's decision and annoyed with the position change she wouldn't have guessed that it would lead her to a career as a professional women's soccer player. Piccarelli decided to make the best of the … [Read more...] about Alumni heads Italian women's soccer team