By Sarah CarrilloStaff Writer Tranquility permeates the quiet room above the library and the sense of the ancient traditions being carried out can be felt within the walls. The Japanese Tea Ceremony is not only a class available here at Pepperdine, but it is a way to learn about the rich culture and history of Japan. On Friday, Sept. 13, the headmaster of the Urasenke School, … [Read more...] about Teahouse prepares for special visitor
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Blaze injures 1, damages building
By Laurie Babinski Editor in Chief An electrical fire at the Center for Communication and Business, now nearing completion after more than a year of construction, injured one worker and shut down Seaver Drive between main campus and President’s Drive for two hours Wednesday. The fire was reported to the Department of Public Safety at 9:59 a.m. in a panel inside the center’s … [Read more...] about Blaze injures 1, damages building
The ties that bind
By Laurie BabinskiEditor in Chief Wherever Pepperdine students turn they often find themselves confused with same last names of faculty, staff and students. The plot thickens when the Pepperdine environment, accused of stifling dating, fosters marriages. Marriages, of course, that lead to more families in the Pepperdine community. The Pepperdine familty tradition is not a new … [Read more...] about The ties that bind
Trend in admissions moves decision dates earlier
By Michael Travis News Editor The geeks are in these days. Think back to the days of high school. Remember the pocket-protector wearing kid with big glasses who got straight As, who knew exactly where he wanted to go to college since age 10. Although none of the other kids knew it then, he was way ahead of the game. Those are the type of students today’s colleges are looking … [Read more...] about Trend in admissions moves decision dates earlier
Greeks make a difference
By Kimiko L. Martinez Assistant News Editor They’ve got a reputation to live up to. From “Revenge of the Nerds” to “Animal House” and “Legally Blonde,” Hollywood has built an image of Greek life that most people assume is true. If the word “fraternity” pops up, images of wild parties and ritual hazings automatically come to mind. Think “sorority” and thoughts of bubbly co-eds … [Read more...] about Greeks make a difference