Brittany YearoutNews Editor The loss and injuries from the catastrophic collision of a Metrolink commuter train and Union Pacific Freight train on Friday shocked the nation and heavily impacted members of the Pepperdine Community. Among the 25 people who died was Pepperdine alum Walt Fuller (see accompanying story.) Furthermore, 135 people were injured including: Judge Vincent … [Read more...] about Collision heavily impacts Pep community
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Pep to launch five new overseas summer programs
Samantha BlonsAssistant News Editor With priority deadline quickly approaching, it’s that time of year again — when freshmen choose which foreign country they want to make home the following year. Although Pepperdine’s year-long programs have historically received the most interest, the International Programs staff is working hard this fall to develop new and exciting summer … [Read more...] about Pep to launch five new overseas summer programs
Pepperdine alum victim of train crash
Brittany YearoutNews Editor Unwavering faith, unflappable and a man who would rather be flying in the air than putting his feet on the ground — that is how Walt Fuller will be remembered. The 54-year-old Pepperdine alum died in a crash Friday, in which a Metrolink commuter train collided with a freight train in Chatsworth. “When we couldn’t get ahold of my dad, everybody … [Read more...] about Pepperdine alum victim of train crash
Storm ravages Texas region
Ashlyee HickmanAssistant Currents Editor The news of Hurricane Ike swept the nation’s headlines, but for some Pepperdine students the matter hit closer to home. Ike debuted off the coast of Florida as an inconvenient storm. Two weeks later, it became an undeniable force. In the 10 states affected by the storm, Ike claimed at least 47 lives, and emergency response groups are … [Read more...] about Storm ravages Texas region
Weiner speaks on evolution
Kaitlyn BakerStaff Writer Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dr. Jonathan Weiner kicked off the W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series by describing his experience studying the evolution of finches on the Galapagos Islands. Weiner spent three weeks in the Galapagos Islands with biologist David Anderson and was able to observe first-hand how the evolutionary process is not as … [Read more...] about Weiner speaks on evolution