RACHEL JOHNSONNews Assistant Cutting through fears or apathy, students gave a piece of themself Monday and Tuesday at the HAWC. They donated 10-inchesof hair to Locks of Love, a non-profit group that provides hairpieces and wigs for children and teenagers who have lost their hair due to cancer and other medical conditions. Student Programming Board and Housing and Community … [Read more...] about Students chop locks for good cause
Expert consultant reviews Pep’s alcohol policy
Jessica MerturiStaff Writer The Counseling Center welcomed expert consultant Dr. John Irvine to review Pepperdine’s alcohol and substance abuse policies and programs last Wednesday. His visit is part of a routine review that occurs about every five years that analyzes how well current programs are working and what can be improved upon, according to Alcohol Education Coordinator … [Read more...] about Expert consultant reviews Pep’s alcohol policy
Constructive Clutter
ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor With a barrage of old homework assignments, books from fall semester, various syllabi and Odwalla or Starbucks drinks used as paperweights, college desks are a mess. Freshman Misty Adams notices the steady accumulation on her desk.“I clean it up when it gets annoying,” Adams said, “Or when I need space for other clutter.” What parents isn’t the … [Read more...] about Constructive Clutter
Senate bill provides right step for war
SCOTT MILLERNews Assistant The Senate recently passed a bill that sets an timetable, including troop withdrawal dates, for the war in Iraq. While the bill barely passed the Senate, and is therefore well short of the two-thirds vote necessary to override the impending veto from President Bush, it is a step in the right direction. Democrats (and most Americans) are celebrating … [Read more...] about Senate bill provides right step for war
Pep wins three-game set
DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant The No.-12 Pepperdine baseball team played a three-game set against UC Santa Barbara this week, winning the series 2-1. At Santa Barbara on Saturday, Pepperdine’s offense exploded to give the Waves a 16-1 victory. Returning to Malibu, the Gauchos locked down on the Waves, shutting them out 7-0 on Sunday. Pepperdine won the final game of the series … [Read more...] about Pep wins three-game set