Reporters Whitney Ashton and Shayla Girardin talk Songfest, inspiring change and the validity of the Oscars voting process. [youtube sVdvTS3raZU] __________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic … [Read more...] about G News 03.13.14
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Cal Grant Program in Jeopardy for Private Colleges
Photo Courtesy of Deborah Armstrong Five Pepperdine students and staff members headed to Sacramento on March 11 to protest a proposed cut to Cal Grant awards for students who attend private schools like Pepperdine. Their trip was part of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities’ “Day in the Capitol.” The California Legislature and Gov. Jerry … [Read more...] about Cal Grant Program in Jeopardy for Private Colleges
Cafeteria and Sandbar Evacuated
Photo by Veronica Johnson Around 12:40 this afternoon, both the Waves Cafeteria and Sandbar were evacuated as everyone was told to move to areas such as Smothers parking lot and Payson Library. Jeff Rapp, who works with Pepperdine Dining Services explained the situation: “DPS came down here, and said basically that everyone had to split. That’s all I know. All the … [Read more...] about Cafeteria and Sandbar Evacuated
LA resident to run 135 miles for Multiple Sclerosis
Photos Courtesy of Shannon Farar-Griefer Ultramarathon runner Shannon Farar-Griefer has logged hundreds and thousands of miles in races across the country. In 2001, Farar-Griefer became the first woman in the world to double the Badwater Death Valley race (292 miles on foot). Ultramarathons are “anything beyond the classic 26.2-mile distance — races from increasingly popular … [Read more...] about LA resident to run 135 miles for Multiple Sclerosis
Vintage Grocers Opens in Malibu
Photos by Richelle Chen Hundreds of Malibu residents came out Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of Vintage Grocers, a new independent grocery store in West Malibu. Customers arrived early, and by opening time they were standing in a line wrapping all the way around the back of the grocery store. Vintage Grocers’ market manager, Eric Fuchser, began the ribbon … [Read more...] about Vintage Grocers Opens in Malibu