Ashley WellingNews Assistant When searching for an end to violence in war-torn nations, most would not assume surfboards could be the answer. But, one Pepperdine alumnus, Seweryn Sztalkoper, sees things a little differently. “A lot of people look at this idea and wonder, ‘What is the point of what you are doing? How is this going to bring about a peaceful solution,’” he said. … [Read more...] about Surfer works against hate in Gaza Strip
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Dr. Zalar resigns, reasons unknown
Melissa GiaimoAssistant News Editor “If you ever take one class at Pepperdine, make sure it’s Genocide with Zalar.” This was the advice junior Christian Flowers received from a recent Seaver graduate. But last week, Flowers said he was bewildered to learn about the abrupt resignation of history and humanities professor Dr. Jeffrey Zalar, who said he resigned for personal and … [Read more...] about Dr. Zalar resigns, reasons unknown
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
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