It hit me on my way to a friend’s birthday party in the suburbs of Mexico City in May 2012. I needed change. I wasn’t happy. It was then that an idea blossomed with the subtlety one would not expect from a life-changing decision. Transfer. First, let’s rewind. I was offered admission into the University of Tampa last summer, along with a hefty scholarship and an offer to … [Read more...] about It was all worth it
Reusable plastic boxes usher in a new wave of environmentalism
Photo by Sacha Irick In a drive to “turn the tides” on the school’s lackluster history of environmentalism, reusable plastic to-go boxes will be offered along with the already-provided compostable ones. Students wishing to take food with them are faced with the choice to either obtain the green plastic containers for a $5 deposit or a disposable box tacked with a 25 cent … [Read more...] about Reusable plastic boxes usher in a new wave of environmentalism
Campus gets extreme makeover
From the law school to the gym floor, academic and operational departments across campus collaborated to renovate various parts of Pepperdine this summer in an effort to make the campus safer, more efficient and more accessible. These projects, according to Construction and Campus Planning, included improvements to crosswalks, access control, the School of Law audiovisual … [Read more...] about Campus gets extreme makeover
Ken LaZebnik’s mission to transform Payson Library
Photo by Marie Meneses Tucked into an alcove off the ground floor of Payson Library is the inconspicuous office of Ken LaZebnik. He has no official plaque or faculty webpage, but once located, the cramped but comfortable quarters of Pepperdine’s director for library advancement and public affairs are a haven for lovers of art and literature. Based out of Studio City in Los … [Read more...] about Ken LaZebnik’s mission to transform Payson Library
NSO excursion discovers Homeboys
A crew of Pepperdine freshmen visited the site of Homeboy Bakery on Aug. 23, one of several projects under the Homeboy Industries banner, for an New Student Orientation excursion. Salvador Sanchez Strawbridge is the social media coordinator and staff photographer for Homeboy Industries, a nonprofit organization in the heart of Los Angeles. Founded in 1988 by “Father” Greg … [Read more...] about NSO excursion discovers Homeboys
