SHANNON KELLYNews Editor Pepperdine has ended relations with a lender that has been accused of providing kickbacks to numerous colleges and their financial aid offices. “It has become evident that the nominal benefit provided to our students may be outweighed by the perception that the arrangement creates,” Vice President for Advancement and Public Affairs Keith Hinkle said in … [Read more...] about Pep ends relations with accused lender
Ms. Underdstood
ASHLYEE HICKMAN Living Editor Angry, man-hating women who, by the way, hate men— in a game of Catch Phrase to some this obviously serves as the description of one word. Feminist. For today’s society feminism does not have many pleasant associations. Dubbed as the new “F” word, it seems as if feminism breeds social pariahs rather than perpetuators of social … [Read more...] about Ms. Underdstood
Tales of a triathlon
JANE LEESports Editor One triathlon. 366 competitors. Two roommates. It’s the final day of spring break, and for Pepperdine juniors Greg Goble and Shuhei Matsuo, that doesn’t mean spending every last minute at the beach or taking advantage of the final hours of freedom in front of the TV. It means four miles of running, 10 miles of biking and 800 meters of swimming at the UCLA … [Read more...] about Tales of a triathlon
Tuition raises 6 percent, room and board will also rise
JAIMIE FRANKLINAssistant News Editor The Seaver Dean’s Office announced March 12 tuition will be raised yet again for the 2007-2008 school year, this time by 6 percent. A year at Pepperdine will now cost $34,580, or $17,290 per semester. Room and board charges will also be increased by 4.5 percent and are set at $9,930 for dorm residents on the meal plan, $10,920 for dorm … [Read more...] about Tuition raises 6 percent, room and board will also rise
March sadness leaves men awaiting recruits
DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant For the Pepperdine men’s basketball team, the madness was over almost as quickly as it started. The eighth-seeded Waves lost the opening round game of the West Coast Tournament to the fifth-seeded Dons of San Diego, 95-82. Pepperdine finished the 2006-2007 campaign with an 8-23 overall record, including a 4-10 resume against WCC foes. The Waves … [Read more...] about March sadness leaves men awaiting recruits