A scheduled Educational Field Trip (EFT) to Egypt was canceled on Friday in response to the nationwide protests that began on Tuesday Jan. 25. Pepperdine's London International Program was originally planning to arrive in Egypt on Monday Jan. 31 leaving on Thursday Feb. 3. The itinerary included a stop in Cairo Egypt's capital and the epicenter of the unrest. On Thursday Jenny … [Read more...] about EFT rescheduled due to Egyptian protests
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Student speaks out on China
While President Barack Obama met with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Washington last week Pepperdine senior David Marzban participated in a panel hosted by first lady Michelle Obama to advocate studying abroad in China. The event hosted by Howard University on Jan. 19 was held in support of President Obama's "100000 Strong" initiative. The initiative's mission is to … [Read more...] about Student speaks out on China
Malibu Canyon Road work nears completion
After months of continuous work on Malibu Canyon Road construction is finally coming to a close. Feb. 1 marks the beginning of the "repaving-restriping and pavement markings" for the road. This project will last about two weeks until Feb. 18. A number of related projects have taken place since April 2010 including a water line segment for Las Virgenes Road by the Las Virgenes … [Read more...] about Malibu Canyon Road work nears completion
Study finds shocking results on toddler grasp of body image
In a society where physical attractiveness and celebrity is glorified girls as young as three years old are beginning to internalize the idea that thin is preferable according to a new study by Dr. Jennifer Harriger assistant professor of psychology. Harriger began her research at the University of New Mexico where she received her doctorate in 2009. Since coming to Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Study finds shocking results on toddler grasp of body image
Music Review
Indie-folk band The Decemberists' newly released album "The King is Dead" reveals a whole new experimental side of the beloved quintet. Formed in 2000 the Portland-based band went straight to work on their 2001 self-released EP "5 Songs which was later re-issued by indie label Hush Records. Since their 2001 EP, the band has released a slew of EPs and albums, forming a large … [Read more...] about Music Review