In the spirit of raising awareness the new fraternity Delta Tau Delta has adopted a Pepperdine student-made organization as their philanthropy. Kids Aware of Rheumatoid Diseases and educated (KARDed) was created by freshman Taylor Cox to spread awareness and raise funds for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis research following her diagnosis with the disease. "I was 13 when I was … [Read more...] about Fraternity adopts student-created philanthropy
Image Gallery: A Capitol Freeze
Uncharacteristic winter weather has left Washington D.C. in a state of virtual hibernation. Matt Miller resident advisor of Pepperdine's D.C. program stood in thigh-deep snow to capture these pictures on a 4-and-a-half-hour tour.There have been between four and five feet of snow in a city that completely shuts down with just six inches. One professor lost power phone and … [Read more...] about Image Gallery: A Capitol Freeze
Obama unveils funds package for education
In February 2009 President Obama addressed Congress with the challenge to improve the system of higher education so that by 2020 the United States would again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world. A year later his agenda is taking shape. While most discretionary government spending is being frozen in an attempt to attack the $1.4-trillion deficit the … [Read more...] about Obama unveils funds package for education
Pep calendar requires revamp
Pepperdine is home to a plethora of events activities and organizations. Throughout the year spectacular performances fill the calendar.I am a huge supporter of the various events that go on all year. So I thought to myself "Ben— what is the best way of honoring a well-established respected idea?" Immediately I thought "A spin-off."So I'd like to introduce the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Pep calendar requires revamp
SGA solicits more student requests
Emotions ran high in the Student Government Association meeting Wednesday while representatives tried to discern the most effective ways to focus their money and attention.One clear consensus however emerged among the student officers by the end of the meeting: the desire for more student groups to approach them with their ideas and requests for support and funding.Much of the … [Read more...] about SGA solicits more student requests