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
Concert supports Sangster
ROBIN NASBYStaff Writer When the unthinkable is reality and the ultimate trial is just another day, love truly can conquer all. Chris Sangster, Pepperdine assistant dean for advancement and alumni relations, was diagnosed with brain cancer in July of 2006 and has been doing a valiant job of holding off this threatening strain of cancer. Sangster, an alumnus of Seaver College … [Read more...] about Concert supports Sangster
Golfers finish 3rd at tourney
GREG BARNETTSports Assistant The Pepperdine men’s golf team looked to follow its opening tournament win with a strong finish at the Husky Invitational in Bremerton, Wash. The third round was cancelled due to rain and only Monday’s two rounds determined the winner. Pepperdine finished in third place behind winner Oregon State University and the University of Washington. Oregon … [Read more...] about Golfers finish 3rd at tourney