In an effort to improve traffic flow across campus, Pepperdine made a few changes to the roads around campus this summer. Pictures of the roundabout placed at the CCB intersection are below. Have thoughts about the changes? Let us know in the comments below and the best responses will appear in the first printed edition of the Pepperdine Graphic. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine makes minor changes to improve traffic flow
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Chick-fil-A “war” creates animosity between opposing sides on gay marriage debate
In my native state of California, the gay marriage debate is a big deal. Otherwise known as Prop 8, the debate against same sex marriage has a flurry of loud, proud supporters — though the opposing silent majority has won the debate every time elections come around. When this whole Chick-fil-A situation arose, I knew it would cause a heated argument. For the purpose of getting … [Read more...] about Chick-fil-A “war” creates animosity between opposing sides on gay marriage debate
Pepp sends eight to the London 2012 Olympics
MALIBU, Calif. -- Eight Pepperdine student-athletes (two current and six former) will be competing at the 2012 Olympics, and a number of other Waves will be taking part in the London Games as coaches, according to a Pepperdine press release. The eight athletes will be the third-most that Pepperdine has ever sent to one Olympics. 11 Pepperdine-affiliated athletes and coaches … [Read more...] about Pepp sends eight to the London 2012 Olympics
Basketball as a universal sport
Basketball is a universal sport. It crosses language barriers. It’s more than just a game. Well, at least that’s what the NBA advertises and claims. However, after spending a couple months in London, I quickly realized the faults in those statements. Try to find a free, 24/7 basketball court in South Kensington in London—they don’t exist. In fact, it takes quite the effort to … [Read more...] about Basketball as a universal sport
Pepp runner to compete in London Olympics
Pepperdine student athelete Sarah Attar will compete as the 800-meter runner in the 2012 London Olympics as one of Saudi Arabia’s first women entrants. On Thursday, the International Olympics Committee (I.O.C.) announced Saudi Arabia would send two female athletes to the Olympics for the first time: Attar, the 800-meter race, and Wodjan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shahrkhani, for … [Read more...] about Pepp runner to compete in London Olympics