DANIEL HOUGEYStaff Writer Pepperdine is often viewed as a school for Californians, but the strong faith and academic focus on which Pepperdine is centered draws even the most distant students. An average of 50 percent of the Seaver College student body originates in Pepperdine’s own home state of California. The next most represented state is Texas at approximately 7 … [Read more...] about Students flock from afar
Waves drop season-opener to UNLV
MACK CARROLL/Staff Photographer TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The women’s soccer team dropped their season-opener 1-0 to Las Vegas on Friday at Tari Frahm Rokus Field in Malibu. The Waves (0-4-1) are still looking for their first goal of the season. Pepperdine got off to a strong start and had control of the ball for the majority of the match’s first 25 minutes. The offense … [Read more...] about Waves drop season-opener to UNLV
Loans bill increases student aid
NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant Congress sent legislation to President Bush that will increase financial aid for college students. The new bill, approved by the House and Senate on Friday, will cut $20 billion the government normally pays student lenders in subsidies, and moving it directly to student funds through Pell Grants. The legislation calls to “increase the maximum … [Read more...] about Loans bill increases student aid
‘Deepest team’ will tee off tomorrow
GREG BARNETTSports Assistant The Pepperdine men’s golf team opens its 2007 season with the William Tucker Intercollegiate Tournament this weekend in Albuquerque, N.M. The Waves are boosted by a team that didn’t graduate a single player in the spring and has three highly talented freshmen to contribute this season. “Everyone can see at practice the amount of talent we have on … [Read more...] about ‘Deepest team’ will tee off tomorrow
Face in the crowd: Leslie Mayer
CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor Most college students are at least familiar with Greek life, but it seems only a select few actually understand the recruitment and selection process. Fortunately, for those not involved, and unsure of what “rush” means, there is a solution. Specifically on the sorority side, participating in recruitment can be a very confusing and … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Leslie Mayer