SPENCER OSWALD/Assistant Photo Editor KAREE MAXSONStaff Writer As classes grow more intense and clubs start to demand more time, Pepperdine students find themselves struggling to fit physical activity into their busy schedules. Most people view exercise as a chore and end up putting it at the bottom of their to-do list. But you should move it to the top. Because what you may … [Read more...] about Fitting fitness into routine shapes up quality of life
Student workers see new pay system
BRITTANY YEAROUTPerspectives Editor Pepperdine student employees have a new pay system that awards students based on merit, rather than just grade. This change comes as part of the new software program package called Peoplesoft Enterprise, which started at Pepperdine in August 2006. The university has already spent $12 million on this software, which is also lending … [Read more...] about Student workers see new pay system
The life of a goalkeeper
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant Goalkeepers have perhaps the most crucial job of anyone on the soccer field. Not only are they responsible for diving left and right to thwart their opponents’ attempts to score, but they also must act as surveyors of the match in progress. As the only player on the soccer pitch who can see the entirety of the field at all times, a goalie must … [Read more...] about The life of a goalkeeper
God’s love offers hope in moment of sorrow
AMY LARSONStaff Writer God is so vast, and I feel like I am always learning new things about Him. Of the many lessons I’ve been taught, one of the most poignant ones has been one I’ve really only started to grasp recently. Reflecting on recent events in my life, I’ve been taught a lot about God’s dedication, and it has turned out to be one of the most powerful things I’ve … [Read more...] about God’s love offers hope in moment of sorrow
Uganda: Kicks for a cause
Photo courtesy Jenna Shay COURTNEY PRICEStaff Writer Whether it was whitewater rafting in the Nile, impromptu dance parties with Ugandan middle school girls on top of malls, or taking leaps of faith in eating the African food, there were many elements that made this summer unforgettable for seniors Mckenzie Hill and Jenna Shay and junior Emily Wynne. The three members of the … [Read more...] about Uganda: Kicks for a cause
