After nine hours on a plane, I arrived at Heathrow, London’s main airport, ready to crash from exhaustion at my lodging for the week: Pepperdine’s London campus. The staff had cleared the summer students from 56 Prince’s Gate and instead opened the house to Pepperdine alumni and avid Olympic fans. As one of those fans, I was ready to begin my London 2012 experience, an … [Read more...] about Onlookers cheer from the Olympic stands- Junior Kelly O’Connor supported Team USA in London
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Christopher Benton pleads not guilty
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
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