As Pepperdine students living in sunny Malibu I feel we need to embrace the saying "When life gives you lemons make lemonade"— but in a more contemporary context. Back in 2008 my family decided to install solar panels to try to reduce our carbon footprint by generating our own electricity. Since then we haven't paid more than $2 for our electricity bill and as the price … [Read more...] about Solar power holds promise
Students choose purpose not partying
It's spring break time. And while college students across the nation are clicking the "submit" button on their all-inclusive vacation packages to Cancún Cabo and the Caribbean certain groups of Pepperdine students are preparing to take a different route of traveling around the world pursuing missions of service purpose and leadership.Some exotic locations are on the … [Read more...] about Students choose purpose not partying
Congressman Waxman relays news from the Hill
The Malibu Rotary Club welcomed Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D. Calif.) to the Graziadio Executive Center on Friday morning. Waxman has represented California's 30th district— which includes Malibu— in the U.S. Congress since 1974."Congressman Waxman is probably one of the three most important House members Dean of Seaver College David Baird said, before … [Read more...] about Congressman Waxman relays news from the Hill
Tennis team set for Southeast swing
The Pepperdine men's tennis team will play all the way across the country this weekend and hope to improve upon what has become their biggest hurdle of the season— doubles play. The No. 16-ranked Waves will play at No. 28 Alabama on Friday afternoon and No. 19 Florida State on Saturday looking to add two wins to their 4-3 record.The Alabama Crimson Tide showed strength in … [Read more...] about Tennis team set for Southeast swing
Musical mastermind discovered
Sara Banta's eyes lit up and a warm smile appeared on her face as she recalled her first meeting with her piano student Rex Lewis-Clack more than four years ago."It was right in this room the Pepperdine music instructor began, looking reflectively at the piano across her studio. She told of how Rex and his mother, Cathleen Lewis, came into her office to assess if Banta and Rex … [Read more...] about Musical mastermind discovered