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Senior Jamie Loren’s stress level goes beyond midterms and essays. Since her son Preston was born in 2007, her major priority has become not to let her life spin out of control. “If you are a good parent and a good student, you try not to let it become an excuse for not being prepared or for doing a so-so job,” Loren said. Loren starts her usual day as early as 6 in the … [Read more...] about Students with kids balance books and bottles

Each year, dozens of Pepperdine students get the chance to encounter the people of Argentina when they study abroad in Buenos Aires. The rest of the student body will get the opportunity to encounter some of the work being done to address the country’s poverty when the Pepperdine Microfinance Club premieres its new documentary, “Banking on Trust,” tonight in Elkins at 7 … [Read more...] about Student microfinance documentary premieres

With April and the end of the school year fast approaching, the speaker for this year’s graduation has been announced.  NBC’s Lester Holt will be speaking to Pepperdine graduates on April 28. Holt is currently the weekend anchor for “NBC Nightly News,” and is also the co-anchor of the weekend edition of “Today.” In September 2011, Holt was named principal anchor of “Dateline … [Read more...] about Lester Holt to speak at graduation

Christie Myers has shown her dedication to serve the students of Pepperdine since she first became a Wave. Now, Myers looks forward to the year ahead when she will serve as the president of the Student Government Association. “I am excited for this position because I am passionate about what is going on at Pepperdine, and about strengthening community, and getting to know … [Read more...] about SGA president-elect shares leadership philosophy