A host of tasks must be met before the start of any athletic contest at Pepperdine: The floor must be swept the scoreboard set and the bleachers cleaned so they are spotless. Oh and the tickets must be ready for distribution. In her fourth year as ticket manger for all Pepperdine athletic events Martha McClearen has hardly seen the spotlight in recognition for her tireless days … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with: Martha McClearen
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Town hall events survey students for suggestions
In light of student complaints about the limited supply of free sweatshirts at the senior town hall Monday, Student Government Association members voiced suggestions to improve class unity and town halls.I've been getting a lot of the hate e-mails for the past couple of days said Senior Class President Jennifer Young.Senior senators ordered 150 Gilden brand sweatshirts to give … [Read more...] about Town hall events survey students for suggestions
Opera deserves a chance
On Feb. 26 Mozart's "The Magic Flute" opens at Pepperdine courtesy of our wonderful music department. A melody-driven crowd pleaser replete with comic flair Mozart's final opera will undoubtedly bring music laughter and joy - which is why it is one of the most beloved works of all time - to the stage at Smothers.However despite my obvious enthusiasm for opera I recognize the … [Read more...] about Opera deserves a chance
Crochet Coral Reef
You've probably heard the expression "One man's trash is another man's treasure." Well to two Australian sister trash is more than treasure it is a piece of art.Sisters Margaret and Christine Wertheim decided to save all the plastic trash they had used over two years. They were so shocked by the amount that they turned it into art and labeled it "Toxic Reef." At the Track 16 … [Read more...] about Crochet Coral Reef
Counting the Homeless
From January 27th to the 29th residents from all over Los Angeles came out to participate the 2009 Greater Los Angeles homeless count; the nation's largest count of its kind.Helping HandsEvery two years the Los Angeles Homeless Authority (LAHSA) organizes and recruits volunteers to make the homeless count possible. It takes a large mobile group of volunteers to be able to … [Read more...] about Counting the Homeless