SPENCER OSWALD/Assistant Photo Editor NICOLE ALBERTSON News Assistant Each year, a new freshman class is introduced to Pepperdine. New students decorate their dorm rooms, learn about chapel and realize that there are more GE classes than major requirements. But aside from the general shock of entering college and saying goodbye to their high school years, they are entering … [Read more...] about Incoming class strong, builds on upward trend
College supported internships pay off
RACHEL JOHNSONAssistant Perspectives Editor This summer, I landed the dream internship for a journalism student: I wrote entertainment news briefs, interviewed celebrities, attended a press junket and a movie premiere, all while living at the amazing Pepperdine’s house in London. The part that wasn’t so dreamy was that the internship was unpaid. Not only did I not have a … [Read more...] about College supported internships pay off
Find a friend in Jesus, not stress
AMY LARSONStaff Writer When I think of Jesus’ life, the abundant life He led as he walked the earth, I notice that Jesus was rarely hurried, seldom cared about reputation, and always dwelt with people. As this week marks the beginning of my last year at Pepperdine, although this is a liberating thought in many ways (I won’t be responsible for essays, humanities books, or … [Read more...] about Find a friend in Jesus, not stress
National champs teach clinic,meet President at White House
GREG BARNETT Sports Assistant Being NCAA national champions has its rewards, one of which is the opportunity to visit the White House and meet President Bush. During the weekend of June 16, the Waves, along with 31 other national championship teams, traveled to Washington D.C. for a memorable trip to the White House. The men’s tennis team defeated the University of Georgia … [Read more...] about National champs teach clinic,meet President at White House
I.T. makes upgrades, wireless dorms next
SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant News Editor Students moving back to Pepperdine may not notice the improvements in their Internet service. But the I.T. department has been working for the past several months to improve on-campus Internet access, while making plans to install wireless capabilities in all Seaver dorms and video conferencing in some classrooms. Just in time for fall … [Read more...] about I.T. makes upgrades, wireless dorms next