U.S. — One dead after crash at New Mexico balloon festival ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The basket of a hot air balloon flying in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta tipped after hitting power lines Monday, killing a woman who was thrown out of the basket, police said. http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=3702341 U.S. — Off-duty officer kills six teens in small Wisconsin … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (October 8, 2007)
Students train for Army service
NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant Hours before the sun rises or the morning dew melts off the grass fields, two Pepperdine students among 92 cadets in training march across the UCLA campus with sweat dripping from their foreheads and a smile across their faces. For three mornings each week, students gather in the brisk morning hours to be a part of the Army Reserve Officer … [Read more...] about Students train for Army service
Malibu beaches (finally) make grade
RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer High bacteria counts at Malibu beaches have earned L.A. County a reputation for having some of the dirtiest beaches in the country. The surf’s been up, but so has the pollution. In fact, the 2006-2007 Heal the Bay Report Card named to the county seven of the 10 dirtiest California beaches, and two of those were in Malibu. However, the 2007-2008 report … [Read more...] about Malibu beaches (finally) make grade
Peer educator program offers students advice
GREG BARNETTSports Assistant The Pepperdine Counseling Center and Alcohol Education coordinator Robert Scholz have created a new outreach program that utilizes students rather than professional counselors. Peers Educating Peers (PEP) for Healthy Choices is comprised of four students selected to design and collaborate with other students or organizations to raise awareness about … [Read more...] about Peer educator program offers students advice
Freshman revives Pep equestrian club
SAM PIKEStaff Writer Two years after it ended with only a single member, Pepperdine’s Equestrian Club Team is being revitalized by freshman Samantha Harris, who is bringing a fresh face to the unique campus sport. “I’m starting this club because I love horses,” Harris said. “I want to welcome anybody who feels the same way — whether you’ve never sat on a horse, or you’ve won … [Read more...] about Freshman revives Pep equestrian club