Students in professor Debbie Wideroe's capstone advertising class are diving into the shark tank next week so to speak.Wideroe's students will pitch the independent advertising campaigns they've been working on all semester to a panel of judges whose experience as directors executives and leading minds in media and business is extensive and impressive. Two of them evaluated … [Read more...] about Advertising seniors dive into the 'Shark Tank'
Toxic chemicals merit swift intervention
A threatening paradox has imposed itself on the United States during the past half-century. We've become more technologically advanced scientifically informed and adept in the clinical realm of health care— yet the incidence of diseases like breast cancer prostate cancer childhood leukemia asthma and autism has shot up. And we can't explain why. Also paradoxical is that … [Read more...] about Toxic chemicals merit swift intervention
Students consider the Earth
Students demonstrated environmental conscientiousness and a passion for the Earth Wednesday by participating in the first Pepperdine Earth Day. Pepperdine's Center for Sustainability the Pepperdine Volunteer Center the Office of Intercultural Affairs and the student-led Green Team collaborated to put on this event. ?Between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Joslyn Plaza was the site of … [Read more...] about Students consider the Earth
Novel material offers hope for green building
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