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
Stimulus plan funds student aid
The complex economic stimulus bill President Obama signed Tuesday Feb. 17 includes one nugget that will directly impact a majority of Pepperdine students: a lower college price tag.Of the $787 billion in new spending and tax cuts approximately $30 billion funds financial aid and other measures to lower the cost of attending college in the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years … [Read more...] about Stimulus plan funds student aid
New season brings hope
The Pepperdine men's lacrosse team has had its ups and down the past few seasons. Two years ago the Waves advanced to the West Coast Championship game but lost in overtime. In 2008 many players struggled with commitment and the team missed the postseason altogether. This season the circumstances are drastically different according to junior midfielder and Co-Captain Carter … [Read more...] about New season brings hope