Students participated in the annual Malibu Chili Cook-off for the last year in its current location. KATE SCHWARTZStaff Writer The temperature was not the only thing hot over Labor Day, the annual Malibu Chili Cook-off celebrated its 25th anniversary of serving chili and thrilling children. The “Malibu Kiwanis” original sign for the cook-off has been dusted off, and is sitting … [Read more...] about Cook-off fosters days of food, fun
Uplink studio connects faculty with media without travel hassles
MELISSA GIAIMONews Assistant While flipping channels during the nightly news, students may spot Pepperdine faculty members more frequently on airwaves. With the completion of its very own Live Feed Broadcast Studio, Pepperdine joined other top universities such as New York University and Stanford. Pepperdine’s new studio is located on the first floor of the CCB in the 149/150 … [Read more...] about Uplink studio connects faculty with media without travel hassles
How to spruce up your dorm room decor
Cara Van Meter Assistant Art Editor Even on a campus with “dorms like palaces,” a dorm room can sometimes feel more like a jail cell than a home away from home. However, follow these five simple steps, and your cell-like room can become your very own “home, sweet home.” Or maybe I should say, “dorm, Sweet dorm!” Step One: Think Outside the Box The box to which I am referring … [Read more...] about How to spruce up your dorm room decor
Class geared to athletes shares secrets to sucess
Initiated by the NCAA in 1994, CHAMPS class becomes a requirement and an essential element to success on and off the field for Pepperdine athletes in their collegiate career and beyond. JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Banned substances. Illegal contact with agents. Academic regulations. These are just a few of the barriers thrown into the path of the collegiate athlete on the … [Read more...] about Class geared to athletes shares secrets to sucess
General Education impedes progress
DAVID KOBStaff 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 focusing on my future without collapsing under the workload of unnecessarily hard general education (GE) … [Read more...] about General Education impedes progress