Pepperdine University's School of Public Policy unveiled a brand new piece of art Thursday. The work celebrates the flag display put on by Pepperdine students every year in commemoration of Sept. 11.Artist Robert I. Weingarten compiled pictures of the display of flags into one massive collage and superimposed them over images from 9/11."It's called translucent composite … [Read more...] about New Public Policy art memorializes Sept. 11
Sorority fashion show entertains supports Special Olympics
Cheers hoots hollers and banners filled Pepperdine's cafeteria Thursday night as sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted their annual philanthropic event. Raffled prizes and a silent auction were the source of money for Kappa's philanthropy: the 2010 Special Olympics. However the focus of the event titled Kappa King was the demonstration and runway modeling of male fraternity … [Read more...] about Sorority fashion show entertains supports Special Olympics
Students pop pills to keep their focus
The end of a semester can be stressful time for college students as it brings a flurry of project deadlines and all-night exam cram sessions. A stroll through Payson Library during late April will reveal frazzled undergraduates packed into every available corner of the structure.These students may abbreviate sleep meals and social interaction devoting all available time and … [Read more...] about Students pop pills to keep their focus
Authorities find charge Point Dume suspect
A man has been arrested and charged with the March 12 attempted rape of a female jogger at Point Dume State Park.Christian Marcus Verdin31 was charged with assault to commit rape robbery grand theft auto and assault with a deadly weapon on Tuesday at Van Nuys Superior Court according to the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Department.Verdin was taken into custody at his parents' … [Read more...] about Authorities find charge Point Dume suspect
Health Center helps smokers quit
Although the Student Health Center (SHC) has long supported students who want to kick their smoking addictions through a cessation program this year senior Eli Sayegh has worked alongside Jennifer Whitlock an SHC physician's assistant to make the program more affordable. Sayegh's belief that smoking is a problem on campus prompted this action on his part. According to Sayegh no … [Read more...] about Health Center helps smokers quit