As the human population optimistically rises while natural resources diminish at frightening rates one must wonder: "What will the future urban centers of the world look like in the coming century?"Good old-fashioned materials such as lumber and steel are unrealistic options as the need for shelter and city-centric infrastructure spikes alongside the rapid urbanization of … [Read more...] about Novel material offers hope for green building
Comedy show returns to Pep
Two years ago Pepperdine students had the opportunity to showcase their comedic talents at the "Last Comic Standing" competition. Now thanks to the revival efforts of senior Jeff Thompson and junior Luci Prosapio they will have the chance to do it again.During the event which will take place Friday April 9 in Elkins Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. 15 players will be given five minutes … [Read more...] about Comedy show returns to Pep
Reflections abound in sad farewell
The verdict is in and unfortunately things didn't turn out in my favor. So at the end of this month I'll be packing up and leaving for Oregon and transferring to a less economically demanding university back home. I know most of you are weeping bitterly at the thought of no longer having my fascinating eloquence drip off the back of the Graphic's Perspectives pages but all good … [Read more...] about Reflections abound in sad farewell
BA program students to run Chilean marathon
Three students in the Buenos Aires overseas program are heading to Chile this weekend to run in the Santiago Marathon. On Sunday Zack Jenkins will take on the 26.2-mile marathon while Tyler Arrington and Erin Flowers will run the half-marathon. For all three it is their first-ever attempt at those distances. The course starts and loops around downtown Santiago which was … [Read more...] about BA program students to run Chilean marathon
Everyday dads are everyday heroes
The sun and the moon are two distinct celestial objects one no more exciting than the other. That is until the moon decides to shimmy its way between the Earth and our closest star creating what we know as a solar eclipse. These two unique and special objects are constant yet when aligned become something rare and newsworthy.In the wide world of sports there exists a slightly … [Read more...] about Everyday dads are everyday heroes