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
Tanzania: Teaching through texts
Photo courtesy Dustin Long JANE LEENews Editor Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in the world. The average life span of the population barely exceeds 50 years. The death rate stands at an unimaginable number, as does the number representing those suffering from AIDS. Yet for 2007 Pepperdine graduate Dustin Long, this Eastern Africa country is what he calls his “home … [Read more...] about Tanzania: Teaching through texts
Baby discrimination down to a science
ALEXIS SEBRINGPerspectives Assistant With the proliferation of prenatal testing, new ethical dilemmas have emerged and they are more complex than abortion. A life should not be taken away because of a prenatal diagnosis of a genetic disorder, and if it is, the mother or couple should be fully informed of a range of choices that they have. “Abortion rights supporters — who … [Read more...] about Baby discrimination down to a science
Women on a roll, tie Utah and beat CS Northridge
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s soccer team continued its recent success over the weekend, tying the University of Utah, 2-2 on Friday and besting Cal State Northridge with a score of 3-1 on Sunday. After a rough start to the season, the Waves have picked up steam of late and have not lost in their last four matches. Pepperdine (2-4-3) got on the board first … [Read more...] about Women on a roll, tie Utah and beat CS Northridge