Girls are caddy. Girls are mean. Girls are vicious. Girls are competitive. Girls have the potential to ruin one another's lives. It is tough to be a girl. But two young women and Pepperdine alumnae, Lauren Parsekian and Molly Thompson, have dedicated their lives to take a stand against what they call girl-on-girl “crime.” The Kind Campaign, an internationally recognized … [Read more...] about Pepperdine alumnae 'Kind Campaign' reaches millions of girls internationally
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Tri Delta champions change with 'Fat Talk Free Week'
A 2004 study of women and self-image at Harvard University determined that only 2 percent of women in the study thought of themselves as “beautiful.” According to Delta Delta Delta Vice President of Public Relations Madison Krall, that means only 32 women on Pepperdine’s campus view themselves as “beautiful.” Beginning this Monday, Pepperdine’s Delta Delta Delta sorority … [Read more...] about Tri Delta champions change with 'Fat Talk Free Week'
Mike Cope appointed new director of Bible Lectures
The University announced Oct. 11 that, in lieu of Jerry Rushford stepping down from the post, Mike Cope will direct the annual Bible Lectures held by the University every spring. On May 4, 2012, Rushford’s 30 years as director of Church Relations and director of Pepperdine’s Bible Lectures will draw to a close. He intends to spend the following school year teaching at … [Read more...] about Mike Cope appointed new director of Bible Lectures
Pepperdine student breaks both legs in PCH crash
A two-car collision on Pacific Coast Highway on Oct. 3 resulted in a Pepperdine student breaking both his legs. The driver of the other vehicle was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. Pepperdine DPS said that legal privacy matters prevent them from being able to release the student’s name. “Because this was a criminal act and he was a victim, we cannot release … [Read more...] about Pepperdine student breaks both legs in PCH crash
Comedy troupe performs in honor of Great Books anniversary
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE — Three men condensing 86 of the Great Books from “1984” to “The Wizard of Oz” into a 90-minute comedy segment seems unlikely. However, The Reduced Shakespeare Company comedy troupe plans to do just that as it performs in Smothers Theatre at 8 p.m. on Oct. 14 during Waves Weekend. Great Books professor Michael Gose and some staff Pepperdine alumni chose the … [Read more...] about Comedy troupe performs in honor of Great Books anniversary