JANE LEENews Editor The longtime presence of D’Esta Love will no longer grace the Pepperdine campus, as she is resigning her position as chaplain and concluding her full-time service to the University after 25 years of work to serve students in the Florence program. Shelly Cox and David Lemley, together, will replace Love, who received a Master of Arts in divinity from … [Read more...] about ‘Love’ lost as chaplain steps down
Young force hopes to push teams to higher level
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor The start of the academic school year signals many things: a new class of freshman, different living situations, and a new list of classes with accompanying books. It also marks the beginning of Pepperdine’s cross-country runners training for their upcoming season. However, this year, the team has started their pre-season on beautiful … [Read more...] about Young force hopes to push teams to higher level
Pep contracts campus alert system
SHANNON KELLYEditor in Chief Last spring, searing winds fanned flames that tore across dry brush and torched homes just feet from Pepperdine’s Alumni Park. A mere two lanes of Pacific Coast Highway was any stray ember’s only hurdle keeping its simple spark from setting the Malibu campus ablaze. But while a serious threat loomed, many students sat in class, unaware and … [Read more...] about Pep contracts campus alert system
SGA leaders plan for new year
SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant News Editor The Student Government Association (SGA) executive board members have been busy this summer developing their vision for a more visible and approachable SGA. Student voters elected seniors Andy Canales, Clint Harp, and Austin Maness, and junior Susan Doe to the executive board in the spring. All four served on the 2006-2007 SGA, whose … [Read more...] about SGA leaders plan for new year
Becks will save U.S. soccer
MARC CHOQUETTEOnline Content Manager A new era for U.S. soccer officially began July 21 in Carson, Calif. One man alone has breathed new life into a sport that has struggled mightily to obtain a foothold in the crowded American sports psyche, as British phenom and heartthrob David Beckham removed his warm-ups to enter the friendly match in the 78th minute for the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Becks will save U.S. soccer