NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant Scholarship season has begun as the Sept. 27 internal deadline calls for the Fulbright candidates to polish their applications and compete for a spot in the national selection. Several other prestigious scholarship deadlines are also coming up and some have gone — including the Marshall, Mitchell, National Science Foundation GRFP and the Rhodes— … [Read more...] about Scholarship deadlines near
The life of a setter
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor To those who are on the outside looking in, the high-profile life of a college student-athlete seemingly consists of hanging out with your teammates, traveling to play other schools around the country, and performing in front of big crowds in huge stadiums. While all of these are a part of in the day-to-day lives of these select few, it is … [Read more...] about The life of a setter
Canine rescue also lends solace to troubled youth
Photo courtesy Jonathon Freidman ROBIN NASBYLiving Assistant Can an animal rescue group reshape the lives of at-risk teens? K9 Connection, based in Santa Monica, is a non-profit organization that teaches troubled youth about responsibility, goal setting and discipline, through a four-week dog training and in-classroom program. “People think we’re just an animal rescue group, … [Read more...] about Canine rescue also lends solace to troubled youth
Despite ban, styrofoam reappears on campus
SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant News Editor Despite being banned by the city of Malibu and criticized by environmentalists, cups made of polystyrene, more commonly known as the trademark Styrofoam, have reappeared at Pepperdine after a two-year hiatus. Polystyrene cups first showed up in the spring when Freshens opened in the Sandbar and began using them for their frozen treats and … [Read more...] about Despite ban, styrofoam reappears on campus
Polo swims away with a perfect weekend
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Editor The Waves are on a roll. After going 3-1 at the season-opening tournament in San Diego last week, the Pepperdine water polo team went 5-0 at this weekend’s Inland Empire Classic to improve to 8-1 for the season. Last week, then No.-6 Pepperdine experienced its first loss of the season against then No.-7 UC Santa Barbara in San Diego. Six days later, … [Read more...] about Polo swims away with a perfect weekend