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
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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
Flags in Alumni honor heros
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
Justice Thomas visits Law School
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