Pepperdine’s fraternities and sororities prepare events and outings as Recruitment begins amid a flurry of activity. RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer Pepperdine’s Greek system is gearing up to recruit fresh blood. Between buying books, registering for classes and keeping up with homework there may seem to be little time for anything else. Pepperdine Greek leaders, however, have … [Read more...] about Campus Greeks search student ranks for recruits
Starr accepts pro bono case against Alaskan high schoolers
RYAN HAGENStaff Writer Dean Ken Starr of the School of Law is taking on “Bong Hits 4 Jesus.” Starr is one of three lawyers defending the Juneau School District pro bono in the unusual and controversial Supreme Court case. The dispute began at a school-sanctioned passing of the Olympic Torch in 2002, when 10 students of Juneau-Douglas High School in Alaska captured cameras’ … [Read more...] about Starr accepts pro bono case against Alaskan high schoolers
Face in the Crowd: Aaron Vandermass
Lindsey BoermnaStaff Writer Forgive me, Pepperdine, for spending two years here without knowing what I wanted to do with my life. Thank you, Pepperdine, for allowing me to graduate on time with the major I love. But forgive me, Pepperdine, for wanting to spend my senior year focused on my future without collapsing under the workload of unnecessarily hard General Education (GE) … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Aaron Vandermass
Pep teams struggle in opener
JANE LEESports editor The Pepperdine cross country teams ventured to Carbon Canyon Park on Saturday and Sunday to participate at the Cal State Fullerton “Season Opener,” where freshman Lauren Martinez made an impressive debut as she finished 25th to lead the women’s side to an 11th-place finish. Senior Chris Gaudreau led the men’s side, finishing 77th en route to a 13th-place … [Read more...] about Pep teams struggle in opener
Author examines U.S. partisanship, religion during convocation
SAMANTHA BLONSNews Assistant Nationally renowned author, theologian and Christian activist Jim Wallis spoke at convocation yesterday in Pepperdine’s Firestone Fieldhouse about the role students and Christians must play in eradicating social injustices such as poverty, HIV/AIDS and sexual slavery. Wallis is the CEO of Sojourners, a Christian ministry which focuses on social … [Read more...] about Author examines U.S. partisanship, religion during convocation