Just like the impoverished schoolchildren of Kampala, Uganda, Pepperdine students will be trekking eight miles to gain better understanding of the daily struggles that these children of East Africa endure commuting to school. On Saturday, students will walk in Bus for Buyamba to raise money for a bus to drive hundreds of kids to school. One year ago, the bus that … [Read more...] about Students walk with purpose
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Students seek flex points
At Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, students can use their meal plans to buy groceries, food and even haircuts at select off-campus locations. According to Brian Dawson, associate dean of Housing and Residential Life, Pepperdine has never implemented such a plan, but they have explored the option of allowing meal points to be used at local restaurants like Chipotle … [Read more...] about Students seek flex points
DPS Reports: Part II
DRUGS & ALCOHOL RELATED INCIDENTS - DRUNK IN PUBLIC Date: Oct 27, 2012-Saturday at 2:31 Case Number: 12-01229 Location: DRESCHER STUDENT HOUSING APARTMENTS Summary: PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS RESPONDED TO A REPORT OF AN INTOXICATED STUDENT ATTEMPTING TO MAKE ENTRY INTO THE WRONG APARTMENT. Disposition: Referred to Investigations SECURITY/SAFETY - LANDING ZONE … [Read more...] about DPS Reports: Part II
Los Angeles residents voice opinions about Obama and Romney
Residents of the greater Los Angeles area were asked who they voted for and why. Here is what they had to say: Pepperdine juniors Megan and Morgan Jefferson were wearing matching Obama shirts Tuesday morning. “He thinks millionaires and billionaires should pay their fair share of taxes like the rest of us,” said Megan Jefferson, 20, of Houston. “Really it’s a no … [Read more...] about Los Angeles residents voice opinions about Obama and Romney
Soles, Feet and Shoes emerge on campus
The new chapter of Soles4Souls met for the first time last Wednesday, Oct. 24. President Sara Snyder and Vice President Jasmine Everett, both first-year students, have been promoting the club and are looking forward to its commencement. Soles4Souls is a national shoe charity that procures new and gently-used shoes for those in need, helping both local communities as well as … [Read more...] about Soles, Feet and Shoes emerge on campus
