Dance in Flight swarmed the Smothers Theatre stage on Feb. 5 presenting an eclectic mix of ballet lyrical dances and a Tae Kwon Do-infused routine. While some individuals may only dream of one day also taking the stage others find themselves inspired to jump out of their seats and start moving to the music. Luckily they do not need to move far. In addition to the popular group … [Read more...] about Dance in sight
Former Waves return to Malibu
Waves fans near and far and young and old will gather on campus for what organizers promise to be a jam-packed Homecoming weekend.Tighter finances across campus and the country have not diminished the size of the budget according to Homecoming 2009 organizers in the Seaver Alumni Office. Seaver College's Homecoming and Reunions Manager Tara Lawrence said because sponsorships … [Read more...] about Former Waves return to Malibu
Can you handle the truth?
It is our mandate our divine command to pursue truth to its end. However I have continually caught myself extending my beliefs over too broad a spectrum. It occurs when I would rather apply a general rule of morality to complex issues than trudge in the grey areas of a specific dilemma. We raise a cry to the evils of homosexuality for example and frequently condemn its rampant … [Read more...] about Can you handle the truth?
JuicyCampus closes Pep reflects
Nearly a year after Pepperdine rejected the Student Government Association's request to ban JuicyCampus on the University server, the economic crisis forced the infamous college gossip Web site to shut down on Thursday, Feb. 5.Our growth outpaced our ability to muster the resources needed to survive the economic downturn said JuicyCampus Founder Matt Ivester in a statement … [Read more...] about JuicyCampus closes Pep reflects
Triumph over TTS
Imagine: You want to speak but you cannot. You try to open your eyes but your brain cannot send the signals. Senior Kari Kraakevik went through this making her presence at Pepperdine a true feat. Kraakevik is a miracle survivor of toxic shock syndrome (TSS). She started playing the clarinet at age six. However when she was 15 years old and already a talented musician Kraakevik … [Read more...] about Triumph over TTS