President Andrew K. Benton says the drive will focus on improvements for students and staff as well as savings. SHANNON KELLYPerspectives Editor Pepperdine’s major fundraising campaign advanced in its planning phase Nov. 1st as each of the university’s schools and departments submitted written statements to Vice President for Advancement and Public Affairs Keith Hinkle that … [Read more...] about Funds campaign to consider needs of students, raise Pep endowment
Radnoti on fast track for Division I success
COURTNEY PRICEStaff Writer Robert Radnoti is not your typical power-tripping coach. You will not find him running his team out of vengeance or screaming obscenities. Many agree that the head cross country coach is a caring person who values the relationships he’s built over the years, especially through running. While leaving an NCAA function, former cross country and track … [Read more...] about Radnoti on fast track for Division I success
Caf offers healthy choices with trans-fat reductions
JULIS NAVARROStaff Writer Pepperdine Dining Services will continue to serve double cheeseburgers with hefty portions of french fries, but a move toward healthier food options is under way. To provide students healthier food choices, the Waves Café menu is continuously being updated and changes have also been made to reduce trans fats, according to Gene Perkins, general manager … [Read more...] about Caf offers healthy choices with trans-fat reductions
New awards for Benton’s mantle
Staff Editorial In light of the Graphic’s “Benton wins honor, loses award over scheduling” from the Nov. 2 issue, the Americanism Education League award, with which President Benton was supposed to be presented, will be missing from his mantle. Miscommunications and calendar conflicts may be to blame for the AEL’s award retraction, but this mistake should not go … [Read more...] about New awards for Benton’s mantle
Pep swimmers finish strong at Irvine shootout
JANE LEESports Editor The Pepperdine women’s swimming and diving team has crossed off only two meets on the season’s schedule, but Head Coach Nick Rodionoff said he could not be more pleased with his team’s early success. Following big performances at the season-opening Malibu Invitational on Oct. 28, Rodionoff’s Waves boasted 31 top-10 performances in its second meet of the … [Read more...] about Pep swimmers finish strong at Irvine shootout