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
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Despite obstacles, bikers pray amid Sept. 11 flags
Alexa StoczkoStaff Writer More than 260 motorcycles were parked along Malibu Canyon Road on Saturday, while the bikers and their passengers walked among the 2,977 flags set up on campus in memory of the Sept. 11 attacks. The bikers were part of a rally called “Ride to the Flags,” which began at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley and ended at Pepperdine. … [Read more...] about Despite obstacles, bikers pray amid Sept. 11 flags
Collision heavily impacts Pep community
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
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