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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

Kaitlyn BakerStaff Writer A woman who has been a part of Pepperdine for as long as it has existed just celebrated her 90th birthday. Still a part of the Pepperdine community today, Helen Young often reflects on how she first came to the University. “[My mother] wrote me and said, ‘There’s going to be a new school in Los Angeles, and I know the man who is going to do it,” Young … [Read more...] about Birthday bash honors former Pepperdine first lady

Melissa GiaimoStaff Writer Malibu residents may be willing to put up with swarming paparazzi when Britney Spears orders a latte at Starbucks, but when interaction between paparazzi and locals turned dangerous, the mayor turned to Dean Kenneth Starr at Pepperdine School of Law for help. Malibu Mayor Pamela Conley Ulich, who is also an adjunct professor at the law school, said … [Read more...] about Malibu residents aim to make city paparazzi free