As students we have a limited perspective of Pepperdine. We are on a train passing through this institution and so we understand that we are nearsighted our grasp on deeper University issues fleeting. As future alumni though our perspective matters because we are the future donors whose potential contributions will help our alma mater thrive. From this perspective we … [Read more...] about Students value relationships over politics
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'My future was gone.'
It was a simple photograph. A photograph revealing a young love-struck couple one kissing the cheek of the other. The photograph now littered the halls of a Kingsport Tenn. high school. Life just became much harder for Zack Jenkins and his former boyfriend. "None of them were courteous. I would get shoved up into lockers because I was a ‘faggot'" said Jenkins … [Read more...] about 'My future was gone.'
USA: Well represented in England
When one thinks of English football superstars such as Fernando Torres Carlos Tevez or Wayne Rooney come to mind. However behind all the gloss of these media magnets lies a solid foundation of American players scattered across various clubs in England with a heavy majority playing in the Barclay's Premier League the country's top league. Beginning with goalkeepers we have … [Read more...] about USA: Well represented in England
Students awarded prestigious Rotary Scholarships
Seniors Luci Prosapio and Zachary DeLap have both been awarded Rotarian Ambassador scholarships of $26000 to study abroad in South Africa and New Zealand respectively following graduation from Pepperdine this spring. After both students attended a presentation about the Fulbright scholarship during Pepperdine's Career Week last year the seniors were intrigued by the Rotary … [Read more...] about Students awarded prestigious Rotary Scholarships
Alumnus reports from Japan
Just before sunrise "ABC Nightline" reporter Bill Weir and his team pulled into the tsunami zone too dark to reveal the scope of the devastation. But once the daylight illuminated the area reality kicked in and jaws dropped. In the face of an "apocalyptic" zone Weir began to take in the scene. "Imagine a toy-strewn sandbox after a hard rain Weir said. Then imagine that … [Read more...] about Alumnus reports from Japan