Photos by Chad Jimenez It's not too late to run to the Student Health Center for a free flu shot as this season's flu strain causes shortages in Tamiflu and sends thousands to doctor’s offices and emergency rooms across America with the disease. As peak travel season comes to a close, the effects of flu exposure to the millions of Americans who trekked through airports … [Read more...] about Local Malibu Community Prepares For Record-Breaking Flu Season
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The F-Word: Financial Literacy Comes from Student Engagement
Photos and infographs by Kelly Rodriguez Sophomore Isabel Cornavaca works twice as hard to maintain her credit score after she made a big purchase in the first few months of having a credit card. Cornavaca, who works at Sephora and the Pepperdine Volunteer Center, said that even when she transfers an extra $100 to her credit card account, it still “doesn’t make a dent” to … [Read more...] about The F-Word: Financial Literacy Comes from Student Engagement
Seaver College Alumnus Omari Allen Talks Gun Violence Prevention at PH&J Week
Graphic by Logan Wood "You cannot deny that constitutionally, people have the opportunity to bare arms," said Omari Allen, Seaver College '17. Peace, Hope and Justice Week continued on Thursday, Jan.18, with alumnus, Allen, who spoke to students as a representative of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. The Brady Campaign is a non-partisan organization that was … [Read more...] about Seaver College Alumnus Omari Allen Talks Gun Violence Prevention at PH&J Week
Pepperdine Endowment Safe From Tax Bill Hike
Photos and Infograph by Kelly Rodriguez Hovering over the heads of busy Pepperdine students is the future of its endowment. The tax bill that circulated around the House and Senate at the end of last year proposed taxes on those in higher education, such as Pepperdine and its students. While the House version of the bill aimed to raise taxes on student loan recipients and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Endowment Safe From Tax Bill Hike
Pepperdine Holds Memorial for Jake Harris
Photos by Kaelin Mendez Pepperdine held a memorial service for the community to commemorate the life of second-year student Jake Brandon Harris on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 18. Every pew was full in Stauffer Chapel as Pepperdine students, faculty and staff gathered to pray, share stories and pay tribute to the life of Harris with his family and friends. Harris died in … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Holds Memorial for Jake Harris