ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor Today I decided my life was a television series—sans McDreamy, a high-powered job with the Donald, and a car. OK, maybe my life is not exactly the makings of the next ABC drama, but explore this with me for a second. I’d wake up on a stoic Seattle morning, stop by Starbucks and drive over to my job at Seattle Grace, the hospital where everyone is … [Read more...] about Coming up next: your life
Peace, hope and justice rally students
Ryan HagenNews Assistant The Week of Peace, Hope and Justice ends with two events today as Pepperdine leaders work to raise awareness of social problems in African countries. “Our hearts could be the difference that changes the world,” said senior James Toney at a special Convo Wednesday at 2 p.m. Toney, founder of the nonprofit organization ACTVST and the project’s … [Read more...] about Peace, hope and justice rally students
Many tools available to sidestep L.A. gridlock
Chris SegalAssociate Editor Students entering the job market for the first time or completing their internship requirements will quickly learn the pro and cons of living the greater Los Angeles area – great weather but terrible traffic.Venturing off-campus further than the local hot spots in Malibu can leave drivers frustrated. Drivers must sit behind thousands of other cars on … [Read more...] about Many tools available to sidestep L.A. gridlock
Hotel houses Switzerland students for time being
Rachel Johnson News Editor Pepperdine’s newest overseas program in Lausanne, Switzerland is off to a bumpy start with students not living where they had expected. Pepperdine administrators had planned to renovate a hotel they had purchased and make it into the program house, similar to the living situation at the program in Florence, Italy. However, negotiations were not … [Read more...] about Hotel houses Switzerland students for time being
Cottontail Ranch to close due to economic problems
John Tocci/Assistant Photo Editor Jaimie FranklinAssistant News Editor Pepperdine’s Cottontail Ranch, a 23-acre summer camp and retreat center in the Santa Monica Mountains, will be closed in July due to “deteriorating facilities” and economic problems. Located in Calabasas just off of Malibu Canyon Road, the ranch’s unique location served as a recreational facility since the … [Read more...] about Cottontail Ranch to close due to economic problems