Pepperdine's flag flew at half-mast this week in memory of a beloved member of the Pepperdine family. Mary Drehsel a mainstay of Pepperdine's Heidelberg program died in the early hours of Tuesday morning after an 18-year-long battle with cancer. Students and colleagues remember her strength her smile her laughter her talent and her tireless love for students. "She really … [Read more...] about Cancer claims beloved professor
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Not so lovable Lovernich
While yes it is nice that those of us living in Lovernich have apartment-style housing we have all learned that it is still lacking something: a common area for all Lovernich residents. But this is an easy problem to fix as Lovernich used to have such an area. It was known as "The Commons but it is now occupied by Special Programs. Special Programs used to move into this space … [Read more...] about Not so lovable Lovernich
Hack your life: Sixteen tips to improve your life
As students we hear about traditional ways to improve our lives like working hard dedicating yourself finding your passion and all that crap. But you're a college student; you don't have time for high-minded philosophy. You're looking for some practical how-tos to making your life a little bit easier. In order to fulfill your desperate need and expand on the theme of this … [Read more...] about Hack your life: Sixteen tips to improve your life
Professor retires after decades in education
A perfect day for Great Books Chair Don Marshall begins in the late morning when the sun is up and the day has begun. After reading his morning paper while the news is still fresh spontaneity will lead his schedule. "Oh I think I'll go to the museum today Marshall contemplated. There is a special exhibit of Monet. I can go quite spontaneously without feeling like I'm neglecting … [Read more...] about Professor retires after decades in education
A day of café hopping
I know it's the day the Lord hath made for rest but I really detest Sundays. I spend most of the morning under my bed covers pretending it's not Sunday and the rest of the day numbing my mind with reruns of "Say Yes to the Dress" on TLC. This week however is midterms. I needed to break out of my usual Sunday procrastination habits to get work done. And what better way to do … [Read more...] about A day of café hopping