Empowerment is the name of the game for freshman Business major Joshua Gray, who started and runs his own non-profit organization called Foundation FLY, dedicated to providing encouragement and inspirational materials to teens in his hometown of Las Vegas, Nev. Last March, Gray started putting together his organization with its mission to provide an outlet for positive messages … [Read more...] about Freshman teaches Vegas teens to FLY
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ICC alters allocation process for student clubs seeking funds
For the spring semester, the Inter Club Council (ICC) redesigned the procedure for allocating funds to clubs. The resulting change involved the formation of a new Funding Committee primarily intended to ensure that the money was used well, according to ICC President Danielle Byrd, a senior. Last year, there were weekly meetings where an allotment of $5,000 was given out, Byrd … [Read more...] about ICC alters allocation process for student clubs seeking funds
International Programs tackles issues of abuse for Alcohol Awareness Week
With the first of two mandatory International Programs (IP) orientations taking place this Saturday, directors and faculty are scrambling to prepare students in the 2012–2013 academic year programs for the alcohol-culture shock many will experience. Alcohol abuse is a prime issue that program directors agree can be averted with onset guidance. Alcohol Awareness Week ends this … [Read more...] about International Programs tackles issues of abuse for Alcohol Awareness Week
Caf implements new ticket order system
In an effort to improve efficiency, Sodexo recently implemented a new ticket ordering system in the Waves Cafe. As Sodexo perfects the system, it will eventually expand to the School of Law Cafe and Drescher Cafe. Until recently, guests verbally told the chef their order and stood by until the order was completed. Now, guests fill out a ticket, place it in a basket and wait … [Read more...] about Caf implements new ticket order system
'Bravo' for alumna Wedding Planner
Pepperdine alumna Kristin Banta dedicated her adult life to helping couples make the most important day of their lives unique. Banta has taken her wedding planning profession to a new level with a recent foray into television. On Valentine’s Day, Banta starred in “The Ring Leader,” a TV special on Bravo about how she helps a couple bring their dreams to life. The TV special … [Read more...] about 'Bravo' for alumna Wedding Planner