Online Update: KTLA reports that Christopher Benton pleaded not guilty Monday to making criminal threats and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Benton's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 7, and he remains in jail on $195,000 bail. Through the Public Relations Office, President Andrew K. Benton released a statement to the Pepperdine community on August 28: "To … [Read more...] about Christopher Benton pleads not guilty
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Pepp takes over London- Waves athletes competed in 2012 Olympics
Men’s Basketball Yakhouba Diawara, Pepperdine University 2005 graduate, played basketball on the French National Team this year in London. The French had a 4-2 record in the 2012 Olympics and placed ninth overall in scoring. During his time at Pepperdine, Diawara averaged 18.9 points per game in 2004. That same year, he was named to the 2004 All-West Coast Conference first … [Read more...] about Pepp takes over London- Waves athletes competed in 2012 Olympics
Gain the Freshman 15
Even though Pepperdine remains just as friendly once NSO is over, being a freshman can be a bit overwhelming these first few weeks. Sooner or later, everyone learns that most students go to the athletic events for free gear and many spend their Wednesday nights at Borderline dancing. But until then, here’s a list of tips that covers commonsense items, pending questions … [Read more...] about Gain the Freshman 15
Keep money safe, budget fall style
If you want to catch everyone’s eye on campus with new fall fashions, you can do it without breaking the bank. Keep in mind these eight essentials for the upcoming semester and you will be ready to walk the Pepperdine runway. 1. The ceramic watch can be found on nearly every celebrity and is a great piece that can be dressed up or played down on a casual day. Choose a … [Read more...] about Keep money safe, budget fall style
Summer films rise to the occasion
A highly anticipated trilogy conclusion, the first female lead in a Pixar movie and a Marvel superhero film several years in the making are just some of the movies debuted these past few months. It seems that with each summer, production companies are releasing films with even more explosions, larger love stories, and more epic endings. Summer 2012 proved to have an eclectic … [Read more...] about Summer films rise to the occasion