A mesmerizing sadness pervades the stare of Kathy as "Never Let Me Go" opens. She stands on the far side of a thick glass window watching the great love of her life Tommy being wheeled into an operating room for a procedure that they both know he will not survive. His acknowledging smile reassures her and the audience that he knows this is what is supposed to happen and … [Read more...] about Film's atypical message stirs emotions
Opportunities abound students don't care
Pepperdine students are notorious for their gripes pertaining to the social life on campus. There is an endless list of complaints some justified and some unreasonable that circulate through the student body but the criticism that Pepperdine administration fails to provide us with hundreds (give or take a few) of enlightening social opportunities to hear the wisdom of … [Read more...] about Opportunities abound students don't care
Pepperdine critiqued as accreditation team makes decennial visit
Assessment is the word on everyone's mind this year as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) one of six regional accrediting bodies came to Pepperdine on Wednesday Thursday and Friday (Sept. 22 through Sept. 25) to prospectively renew Pepperdine's accreditation. The organization makes its collegiate rounds once every 10 years. During this visit the WASC … [Read more...] about Pepperdine critiqued as accreditation team makes decennial visit
Student surfs against the pros, wins
It's safe to say that less than 10 percent of students enrolled in universities in North America don't have the luxury of a beach within walking distance like Pepperdine students. With a beach atmosphere embracing campus it should come as no surprise that "surf pros" are easy to find around campus. Freshman Erik Heimstaedt is one of these many surfers at Pepperdine who is … [Read more...] about Student surfs against the pros, wins
Australian tennis star starts season strong
For the upcoming tennis season this spring Pepperdine will welcome freshman David Sofaer all the way from Sydney Australia. His passion for tennis began at the age of 4 and his journey to Pepperdine has taken him from Australia to Europe and all throughout the Americas. At the age of 15 Sofaer moved from his home in Sydney to the Bollettieri Tennis Academy in … [Read more...] about Australian tennis star starts season strong