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Lindsay LopezStaff Writer There’s a poignant display swaying over Alumni Park. It was assembled by a horde of student volunteers who spent their Wednesday night planted on the marshy lawn, slinging 2,977 American flags onto 10-foot poles. The display symbolizes each life lost during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, though. At a glance, it resembles one unified wave of red, … [Read more...] about Flags in Alumni honor heros

Zach EnglundSports Editor Every so often, Pepperdine has the privilege of hosting some of today’s most prominent figures. Associate Justice Clarence Thomas captivated the hearts and minds of a standing-room-only audience in the 2nd Annual William French Smith Memorial Lecture, held in the Henry J. and Gloria Caruso Auditorium at Pepperdine’s School of Law on Friday. The panel … [Read more...] about Justice Thomas visits Law School

Melissa GiaimoAssistant News Editor At least 200 motorcycles will be rolling down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday in a rally in honor of Sept. 11, which will end at Pepperdine’s “Wave of Flags” on Alumni Park. However, University officials are prohibiting the riders from conducting a closing prayer service or parking on campus. The motorcycle bike tour, known as “Ride to the … [Read more...] about Harley riders not welcome after 9/11 rally

Jazmyne SuttonStaff Writer More than 1,400 students, faculty, staff and alumni made their way to Smother’s parking lot, grabbed a quick breakfast, loaded buses and headed out to serve Los Angeles and Ventura counties for Step Forward Day Saturday.  “The event was very successful,” said junior Meredith Grant, a Step Forward Day coordinator. “Everyone had a good attitude and had … [Read more...] about Pepperdine celebrates 20th Step Forward Day with big numbers

Brittany YearoutNews Editor “Surfing is a physical thrill. You are following along this wave, just being propelled by the water and energy shooting below you ... You are controlling this surfboard, and you get this free ride, this nature ride.” After 49 years of Malibu surfing, Denny Aaberg still gets stoked when he catches a wave. He is a 61-year-old surf rider, guitarist and … [Read more...] about Surfers take to boards for community cause