Economic woes and pre-planned travel trips seemed out to destroy sophomores Julianne Raasch and Kelly Carlquist's hopes for reliable employment this summer before the season had even begun.With a year overseas looming in the distance both girls were on the lookout for money-making opportunities that could weather family vacations and a serious lack of help wanted signs in their … [Read more...] about Sewing camp boosts self-esteem
Base health care on people not on profits
The death of Sen. Ted Kennedy brought a powerful blow to the dialogue for health care reform. Kennedy a staunch advocate for the poor and oppressed throughout his time on Capitol Hill lived long enough to see the beginnings of his finest project access to affordable health care for all Americans but died too soon to see it come to fruition. Now the health care reform bill faces … [Read more...] about Base health care on people not on profits
IP crosses expands boundaries
International Programs is bustling to get ready for the new year as it adjusts to an expanded number of programs. One of IP's biggest jobs is to market the programs to the incoming freshmen and prepare them for the priority deadline of Sept. 28. In addition to the daunting task of remembering the myriad of Pepperdine acronyms in the first few weeks of school students need … [Read more...] about IP crosses expands boundaries
Swimmer dives into success
Everyone has a special talent.Whether it's showcased in sports the arts the classroom or anywhere in between we all have something that makes us proud. In a sense each and every one of us has a gift that keeps on giving. Some are gifted with the ability to dance gracefully across a stage in a French ballet. Others have instincts for a game that just cannot be taught or … [Read more...] about Swimmer dives into success
Joyology: A study of life
From Pepperdine's campus head out on Pacific Coast Highway until you reach Topanga Canyon. Make a left and cruise down the winding road until you reach Old Topanga a quirky little town nestled squarely in the middle of the canyon. After you pass the Bhutan shop you'll see on your right an old house with secondhand clothing racks out front and the words "Hidden Treasures" … [Read more...] about Joyology: A study of life