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
CIO chosen after lengthy hunt
Search that began in May 2005 culminates with the hiring of the former CIO for Texas A&M University. RACHEL JOHNSONStaff Writer ----Pepperdine’s administrative search for a new Chief Information Officer has drawn to a close with the appointment of Timothy Chester, who will begin in February. Chester is the CIO at Texas A&M University at Quatar. Some of his achievements … [Read more...] about CIO chosen after lengthy hunt
SGA approves funds to provide free newspapers around campus
SAMANTHA BLONSNews Assistant SGA members passed all six of the resolutions presented at their meeting last night. The longest debates concerned a financial resolution to sponsor a Sigma Phi Epsilon philanthropy project and another initiative to help fund the delivery of free daily newspapers on campus. Senior Jamaal Crowley of Sigma Phi Epsilon spoke before the senate, … [Read more...] about SGA approves funds to provide free newspapers around campus