By Kimiko L. Martinez Assistant News Editor Two computers: about $6,500. One leather jacket: $280. Collection of more than 100 CDs started in 1994: priceless. And they’re all gone. Several students studying abroad at the Florence Villa returned from winter break to find several thousands of dollars in personal items missing and their sense of security altered. According to … [Read more...] about Thefts shock students in Florence
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Life 592: Goodbye fries, hello carrot sticks
Christina Littlefield Every single French fry has a gram of fat. Onion rings have four grams of fat each. A single Mother’s oatmeal cookie is right in between. Don’t you hate it when people take a nutrition class and start telling you how bad your favorite foods really are? I really didn’t need to know that there was a gram of fat in every McDonald’s French fry. It’s not that … [Read more...] about Life 592: Goodbye fries, hello carrot sticks
Hostelling International offers $500 scholarship
By Jennifer BaikAssistant News Editor Hostels or hotels? Which would you choose? Students seeking affordable travel this summer should consider applying for the 10th annual Hostelling International’s Travel Grant. Since 1991, the Los Angeles Council of Hostelling International - American Youth Hostels (HI-AYH) has been awarding $500 to students between the ages of 17-26 in … [Read more...] about Hostelling International offers $500 scholarship
Natural science lectures examine the mysteries of life on Earth
By Massiel Ladron DeGuevara Staff Writer For 27 years, the Pepperdine Natural Science division has been hosting the Natural Science Seminar series. The series focuses on the disciplines of math, biology and chemistry, with the objectives of exposing students to different disciplines they would otherwise be unfamiliar with, or to build on what students are learning in the … [Read more...] about Natural science lectures examine the mysteries of life on Earth
Survey confirms Payson plans
By Laurie Babinski Editor in Chief What do students, faculty and staff want when Payson Library is renovated? More on-site books and research tools, extended hours, a more inviting environment and quieter rooms. Henry Gambill, director of assessment and special assistant to the vice president of planning, information and technology, released the results of the first student, … [Read more...] about Survey confirms Payson plans