Tonight's abolitionist outreach and prayer walk concludes Project Exodus and International Justice Mission's third annual Pepperdine human trafficking awareness week. Rather than trying to eradicate slavery in faraway developing nations the week focuses on slavery in Los Angeles. Beginning Monday various nightly events have aimed to empower students to take a stand on the … [Read more...] about Events highlight human trafficking
Princeton poet speaks at library
A Pulitzer Prize a job at Princetion and a Pepperdine audience was all in C.K. Williams' hands as he spoke on campus on Friday March 20. The Kresge Reading Room in Payson Library was abuzz with anticipation for the professor's arrival as he prepared to share his work with the crowd. The poet from New Jersey who began writing poetry at the age of 19 is the author of 10 books of … [Read more...] about Princeton poet speaks at library
Club offers insight into Middle East
While conflict continues to rage in many regions of the Middle East Pepperdine students with Middle Eastern backgrounds are waging a different battle - countering stereotypes and negative associations among their peers.A new student organization called Middle Eastern Peace and Awareness (MEPA) which is currently awaiting official approval from Student Affairs will connect … [Read more...] about Club offers insight into Middle East
Pet Adoptions
You may have heard the term "foreclosure pet"- pets abandoned at animal shelters because their owners have lost their homes. With the current downturn in the economy people are feeling the tightening of the purse strings. Some shelters and rescue organizations are filling up fast because families can no longer afford to care for their pets. Vets are seeing more patients that … [Read more...] about Pet Adoptions
Lodge sets third school record at Northridge
In only the fourth meet of the season freshman Lauren Lodge broke her third school record this time in the 3000-meter run Saturday at the Cal State Northridge Relays.With a time of 10:05.44 Lodge placed first ahead of 13 other runners and beat the past record of 10:21.15 held by then-junior Courtney Young. Lodge credits her breakthrough race to the other runners. "The other … [Read more...] about Lodge sets third school record at Northridge