News of one of Pepperdine's most honored figures' diagnosis with cancer earlier this month struck a blow to the university and the nation. While Kemp's legacy as a former Congressman NFL quarterback and vice presidential candidate is widely known to many in the Pepperdine community Kemp is much more: a beloved benefactor and trusted advisor. "It was a shock to me not just … [Read more...] about Kemp battles cancer
Welcoming all that 'gypsy jazz'
While it may seem that Generation Y's interest is geared toward a simplified pop sound there are still musicians that thrive off of a musical challenge such as world-renowned musician and guitarist John Jorgenson. Jorgenson performed at Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre Saturday to approximately 250 people.Those who attended Jorgenson's concert at Pepperdine were given a rich … [Read more...] about Welcoming all that 'gypsy jazz'
Enterprising student supports African hospital with profits
With the start of spring semester came the third quarterly book drive organized by One Glance Mission a student-led ministry created by junior Elisha Soch to benefit Kapsowar Hospital in Kenya. A crowded storage room in Towers room 239 is home to the 166 books students donated during finals week last semester. Junior Courtney Chatterson vice president of One Glance Mission … [Read more...] about Enterprising student supports African hospital with profits
Local pet store closes
A longtime fixture of Cross Creek Plaza disappeared Friday Jan. 16 when Pet Headquarters closed its doors to the public.Former Pet Headquarters manager Paul Dalton bought everything left in the store and opened his own pet store Pacific Coast Pets in the Malibu Colony the day after Pet Headquarters closed. Dalton said Cross Creek's rising rents were primarily responsible for … [Read more...] about Local pet store closes
Defying expectations
Humanity endured the Holocaust and in the dense Naliboki forest of Belorussia a group of Jews found hope. "Defiance" recounts the true story of four Jewish brothers - Tuvia (Daniel Craig) Zus (Liev Schreiber) Asael (Jaime Bell) and Aron Bielski (George MacKay) - and their escape from death by evading German forces and creating a community of refugee Jews in a forest familiar … [Read more...] about Defying expectations