I find it amazing how circumstance can dictate the course of reality. A year ago the courtyard in front of our library sported a lovely even lawn: the pride of any gardener. But now that campus construction is diverting the ant march of students on their way to class the lawn is reduced to a sorry state. Just think the life of that poor grass is entirely determined by scenario: … [Read more...] about The grass could be greener
Pepperdine Remembers Patrick Rooney
He started at third base for the Pepperdine baseball team from 2002 to 2005. Wearing No. 8 he hit .270 with 11 home runs and 126 RBI and was considered one of the elite defensive third basemen in the West Coast Conference during his four seasons as a Wave. He consistently worked to better himself at the game as well as provide a smile for anyone lucky enough to cross paths with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Remembers Patrick Rooney
Pep students topple Italians
Ever since nine students in 2005 formed a soccer team the first organized sports team overseas to represent Pepperdine soccer has been a tradition in the Florence International Program. But this year's Florentines pushed the competition to the next level as they are the first Americans to compete in the Italian league "Calcio a 7." "We'd like to show Italy that they're not the … [Read more...] about Pep students topple Italians
Mae performs in Smothers
More than 200 students descended into Smothers Theatre on the evening of Jan. 31 as Pepperdine geared up for its first concert in more than 18 months. Five members of the American rock band Mae set up their instruments and strapped on their guitars as they began to play their first song released this year "The House That Fire Built." Their goal for 2009 is not to debut the … [Read more...] about Mae performs in Smothers
Editorial: Graphic wants your input
What do you think of the Graphic? We posed this question recently in focus groups involving 38 Seaver College students selected to represent differing grade levels majors and living arrangements. Twelve students from Ken Waters' Public Affairs Reporting class conducted the groups from Jan. 20 to Jan. 25. A summary of kudos critiques and suggestions are listed below. Tell us … [Read more...] about Editorial: Graphic wants your input