Ashley GallardoStaff Writer Exactly one year ago former Pepperdine graduate Crystal Luong would have been pulling all nighters with the rest of her friends for the Graphic. She would have been enjoying dinners at her favorite local restaurant, Taverna Tonys, and been busy volunteering for every non profit organization that the area had to offer. What a difference a year … [Read more...] about Crystal Luong: Former Pepperdine graduate making it happen in NYC
Online in Malibu
Roxanne PenaStaff Writer Students living in the “Pepperdine bubble” often find themselves unaware of news from the outside world. “I have no idea what’s going on,” said freshman Laura Lundin. Because she lacks access to either a TV or daily paper, Lundin says she is less aware of the news than she was before starting at Pepperdine. Freshman Kelly Small has found herself in a … [Read more...] about Online in Malibu
Traveler learns the ropes, sans guide
LAUREN JACKParis Columnist Ligne 4. Direction Porte D’Orleans. I step into a box where the temperature increases by 10 degrees. People are standing smashed together, but they manage to avoid making eye contact. Straight faces and tense bodies express a sense of urgency, and fluorescent lights accentuate the stoic expressions. An occasional “pardon” is the only time one will … [Read more...] about Traveler learns the ropes, sans guide
Team falls short of wins, losing streak not a worry
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor Paul Clark/Photo Editor After playing the first 10 games of the season away, the Pepperdine men’s water polo team came back to Malibu, trying to snap its three-game losing streak at its home opener. However, the Waves fell to ninth-ranked UC Santa Barbara 11-10 on Sunday at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. With this defeat, Pepperdine fell to … [Read more...] about Team falls short of wins, losing streak not a worry
Church affiliation sparks student misconceptions
CURRY CHANDLER Assistant News Editor Within Pepperdine’s student body, 21.8 percent of students cite the Churches of Christ as their “religious preference.” As members of the university’s strongest denominational link, Church of Christ students can be seen as privileged by non-members. Finding a school with a Christian mission was a critical factor for junior Anthony Casciano … [Read more...] about Church affiliation sparks student misconceptions