Alexa StoczkoStaff Writer More than 260 motorcycles were parked along Malibu Canyon Road on Saturday, while the bikers and their passengers walked among the 2,977 flags set up on campus in memory of the Sept. 11 attacks. The bikers were part of a rally called “Ride to the Flags,” which began at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley and ended at Pepperdine. … [Read more...] about Despite obstacles, bikers pray amid Sept. 11 flags
Weiner speaks on evolution
Kaitlyn BakerStaff Writer Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dr. Jonathan Weiner kicked off the W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series by describing his experience studying the evolution of finches on the Galapagos Islands. Weiner spent three weeks in the Galapagos Islands with biologist David Anderson and was able to observe first-hand how the evolutionary process is not as … [Read more...] about Weiner speaks on evolution
Collision heavily impacts Pep community
Brittany YearoutNews Editor The loss and injuries from the catastrophic collision of a Metrolink commuter train and Union Pacific Freight train on Friday shocked the nation and heavily impacted members of the Pepperdine Community. Among the 25 people who died was Pepperdine alum Walt Fuller (see accompanying story.) Furthermore, 135 people were injured including: Judge Vincent … [Read more...] about Collision heavily impacts Pep community
Congress lacks green initiative
Lindsey BoermaPerspectives Editor As police drag UC Berkeley students away in handcuffs for coordinating a 21-month campus oak grove sit-off and avid environmentalists write letters to the Alaska Governor’s office denouncing Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin for her support of wildlife air raids, I can rest assured that by sporting my green “Hug a Tree” t-shirt, … [Read more...] about Congress lacks green initiative
Pep to launch five new overseas summer programs
Samantha BlonsAssistant News Editor With priority deadline quickly approaching, it’s that time of year again — when freshmen choose which foreign country they want to make home the following year. Although Pepperdine’s year-long programs have historically received the most interest, the International Programs staff is working hard this fall to develop new and exciting summer … [Read more...] about Pep to launch five new overseas summer programs