Maybe you’ve heard of it in passing, a wisp of charged conversation about this sorority or that one. It’s possible a poster promoting Dessert Night or Yoga Night dominated a wall you sat near in the Plaza or the eye-catching symbols sewn onto various sweatshirts around campus caught your attention. No matter the medium, all declare the same message: Greek Life Recruitment … [Read more...] about From Rush to Sisterhood
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Meet Your Admissions Counselors
Photos by Marissa Padilla Stephanie Chapman Stephanie Chapman graduated from Pepperdine in 2013 with an international business degree. She began working as an admissions counselor at the end of July. International Programs experience: Buenos Aires, Argentina. Most memorable study abroad experience: “My homestay family was absolutely wonderful. They were … the … [Read more...] about Meet Your Admissions Counselors
A Promise Fulfilled
Photos by Marisa Padilla Freshman Halley Burnett is the daughter of 9/11 hero and alumnus Tom Burnett, who sacrificed his life by helping divert Flight 93 “Don’t worry, we’re going to do something,” were Tom Burnett’s last known words before he helped bring down United Flight 93 over an open field in Pennsylvania on 9/11. His flight had been hijacked by terrorists and was … [Read more...] about A Promise Fulfilled
Sampang: Building a Stronger Community Through SGA
Photo by Sylvia Hartley Senior Rafaello Sampang has become the new Student Government Association president for the 2014-2015 academic year, replacing former President Angel To, who stepped down June 27. Sampang assumed the duties as a result of a vote by the SGA Executive Board on Aug. 27. To resigned from her presidency role after being questioned about inaccurate … [Read more...] about Sampang: Building a Stronger Community Through SGA
Students and Faculty React to Ray Rice Scandal
Photo by Allison Hubbard Ray Rice, former NFL running back for the Baltimore Ravens, was suspended indefinitely by the NFL after a video surfaced of him assaulting his then-fiancee, Janay Palmer, in February. Rice and his now-wife, Janay Rice, got into a physical altercation in an elevator in Atlantic City. During the altercation, Rice punched his wife, whose head then … [Read more...] about Students and Faculty React to Ray Rice Scandal