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Nicole KliestLife & Arts Assistant Editor Note: There are amazing slices of California just waiting to be explored. This weekly series will inform students about ways to make the most of the outdoors. With Labor Day weekend approaching, and most assuredly all beachside camping spots reserved in advanced, a quality, and introductory, hiking trail can be a great way to start … [Read more...] about Walking uphill with a purpose proves worthwhile in Malibu Creek

Kaitlyn Baker Staff Writer In the wake of the Beijing summer Olympics, the University’s new international program in Shanghai, China will allow students to experience first-hand the country that is quickly emerging as a world power.  “I’m excited to be able to travel around Asia, especially visiting Beijing, because of the recent Olympics,” said sophomore Derek Haacker, who … [Read more...] about Pepperdine opens popular Shanghai Program

Lindsey BoermaPerspectives Editor A few days ago, an ATM machine issued me a receipt with a printed bank account balance of $2.41. This was not a mistake, nor was it even remotely surprising. Rather, it was an indication of the currently obscene economic circumstances for today’s college student. Having just returned from interning and living on my own in the notoriously … [Read more...] about Silver lining shines bright for college economics

Mia SullivanStaff Writer The Democratic National Convention used to be about naming a candidate. In 1844, James K. Polk, a mere presidential hopeful, was placed on the DNC ballot after calling for expansion into Texas and Oregon. He walked out of the convention as the Democratic nominee. Barack Obama has already been declared the 2008 presidential candidate for the Democratic … [Read more...] about Vote 2008: DNC Takes Shape of Fourm

Jane LeeOnline Editor On Friday, graduate Janelle Strawsburg sat around her empty apartment with her parents. The longtime Dodgers fan told her dad how much she wanted to wear a Dodgers hat to graduation in honor of commencement speaker Vin Scully. Her dad shook his head and laughed, not knowing that not only would her daughter, but the entire graduating class, be sporting the … [Read more...] about A Dodger Blue Graduation