When I was little and would lose a wrestling match or lose a nail-biter tennis match my mom always used to tell me the same story. She wasn't very good at empathizing so she always just said the same thing. It went a little something like this: "John was ashamed when he lost the race the loss was a blow to his pride. He said ‘Mom if I couldn't win I wish I never had … [Read more...] about What if none of us were afraid to fail?
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Campus minister bids adieu
A beautiful golf course set behind a mountain range his daughter's laugh and a good cup of Malibu Yo with hot fudge. These are a few of Campus Minister Thomas Fitzpatrick's favorite things. "They are indescribable Fitzpatrick said. It's the things that kind of take your breath away." At the end of May Thomas will become an associate preaching minister at a church called The … [Read more...] about Campus minister bids adieu
All for nothing?
Pepperdine announced today that it will not be allowing certain athletic teams to compete in post-season play. The announcement came on the heels of a discovery that the University "had failed to properly administer financial aid awards to a number of student-athletes according to a university press release. As a result of the error, the men's tennis, volleyball and … [Read more...] about All for nothing?
Foreign cupcakes delight
Fill. Squeeze. Swirl. And repeat. Delicate drops of frosting fall on a freshly baked cupcake waiting for the final touch: a dab of sprinkles or the ultimate coat of coconut flakes. Twenty four-year-old Patti Grandidge can handle a pastry bag better than a Prada bag. Gorgeous and glamorous she is an exotic mix of Filipino and British descent who could have easily … [Read more...] about Foreign cupcakes delight
Sigma Chi to host concert
Break out your Frisbees and blankets because Saturday April 2 Sigma Chi hopes to bring forth Pepperdine's community spirit with a philanthropic concert at Alumni Park. "Pepperdine is very community-oriented and I think this is a great way to get together said Sigma Chi Executive Board Secretary Bobby Hall. I just picture our community out there having a great time while raising … [Read more...] about Sigma Chi to host concert