The word "jiu-jitsu" is usually greeted with caution and uncertainty. It's a foreign art especially to many students at Pepperdine but James Deirmendjian is the driving force behind the Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes that were brought to Pepperdine in the spring of 2010. Deirmendjian is an alumnus of the University of Southern California and came to Pepperdine after he began … [Read more...] about Students learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu
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Documentary Review: 'What the Pope Knew'
In the age of quick-fix news hits on blogs and where stories break via Twitter selling the general public on watching an hour-long investigative news piece on what seems like a rehashed story isn't the easiest thing to do. But CNN is up to the challenge and will be airing the documentary "What the Pope Knew" this Saturday. The documentary reported by Gary Tuchman takes a look … [Read more...] about Documentary Review: 'What the Pope Knew'
DPS Reports – Sept 7 – 14
DPS REPORTS 9/8/10 2:11 p.m. Departmental Investigation Location: Malibu Campus Summary: Public Safety responded to a tent observed in the brush area on the west side of campus. The tent belonged to a student and the student was asked to remove the tent. 9/8/10 8:21 p.m. Departmental Information Location: Public Safety Office Summary: A staff member … [Read more...] about DPS Reports – Sept 7 – 14
Pepperdine students compete in Malibu aquathlon
Most Malibu mornings are characterized by a heavy marine layer and misleading lack of sunshine but the morning of Sunday Sept. 19 saw plenty of sunshine at Zuma Beach for the Playa del Run Beach Festival. The Playa del Run Beach Festival is an award winning four beach event that takes place in multiple different locations along the coast of Southern California throughout the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine students compete in Malibu aquathlon
Car rolls off side of CCB hill
An unoccupied vehicle as a result of a parking brake problems rolled over the side of the hill at the intersection of Seaver Drive and Presidents Drive on Saturday afternoon. The tire tracks in the dirt hillside stopped between the edge and the first concrete drainage. The red sedan belonging to a commuter student who would not give her name was towed up the side of the … [Read more...] about Car rolls off side of CCB hill