JOHN STASERStaff Writer While skateboarding is one most widely practiced sports in Southern California’s surf settings, it does not enjoy popularity among businesses, private property owners and government-run parks and facilities since it is banned or prohibited from most public areas, Pepperdine included. The university’s official policy is that riding skateboards, roller … [Read more...] about Skate park offers banned student skaters place to ride
30 years of coaching, love & glory
NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer As six members of the Pepperdine women’s tennis team battle opponents on separate courts of the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center, Head Coach Gualberto Escudero watches each player intently and offers advice from his decades of coaching experience. Escudero, also a Pepperdine alumnus, is celebrating his 30th season at Pepperdine University as a head … [Read more...] about 30 years of coaching, love & glory
Students on a mission
RACHEL SACHERStaff Writer Elisha Soch said that after attending the Acting on Aids convocation Jan. 24th, her heart was stirred. Her call to action was furthered by her experience with the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles and her response to these two events was to start a club called One Glance Mission. Within a week’s time, Soch had petitioned ICC for group approval and … [Read more...] about Students on a mission
Video site sparks intellect
JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant Grazidio Business school alumnus Brian Gruber has created a new niche of online video media. FORA.tv was launched last week, and has already been hailed by some as the YouTube for intellectuals. The site features thousands of video presentations by intellectuals, politicians, activists, and other leaders speaking on important issues to the global … [Read more...] about Video site sparks intellect
Face in the Crowd: Amy Joehlin
ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor The hall of the Tyler Campus Center tells a story— a story of dedication, scholarship and perseverance. The glass pane across from the International Programs office proudly displays the names and faces of those proven worthy of the various Pepperdine fellowships; the most recent addition is senior Amy Joehlin. Joehlin said she loves adventure. … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Amy Joehlin