Prayers are with relatives and acquaintances of Pep community who are at war in the Middle East.By Andrea BandaA&E Editor While U.S. troops engage in war across the globe, their absence has deeply affected thousands of families left behind in America. Members of the Pepperdine community are no exception, as a number of faces on campus have friends and loved ones overseas. … [Read more...] about America Attacks: Fearing for families, friends
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Students cut ‘Locks for Love’
By Rosy BanksStaff Writer Donating 10 or more inches of their manes, Pepperdine students, faculty and staff gave “Locks of Love” to children with long-term medical hair loss. Joining with Malibu Creek Salon, a total of 28 people from the Pepperdine community had their hair cut, styled and sent off on March 17 to be made into specialized wigs for chemotherapy and other … [Read more...] about Students cut ‘Locks for Love’
National&International
Felony charges filed against abductors SALT LAKE CITY — The alleged abductors of Elizabeth Smart face multiple felony charges filed by prosecutors Tuesday. Brian David Mitchell, 49, and his wife, Wanda Barzee, 57, are each being held on $10 million bail. Police accused the couple of aggravated kidnapping, sexual assault and burglary. Smart was kidnapped from her family home … [Read more...] about National&International
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ANNUAL SENIOR AWARDS WILL BE ISSUED AT HONORS CONVOCATION The Student Activites Office asks all students to cast votes for the four annual senior awards, which will be issued at the April 9 Honors Convocation and the April 25 Graduation Banquet. Nomination forms are available on the Internet at http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/studentlife/awards/, under the link “Senior Awards.” … [Read more...] about NewsBriefs
America Attacks: Pepperdine preparedness plans in place
By Michael TravisEditor in Chief As the United States approaches war with Iraq, the possibility of more terrorist attacks on American soil continues to grow. In fact, the Department of Homeland Security recently raised the terror warning level from yellow to orange, indicating there is a serious risk of terrorist activity within the country. In response to these perceived … [Read more...] about America Attacks: Pepperdine preparedness plans in place