ROXANA ASTEMBORKI/Art & Design Editor FLORA THEDEN News Assistant As the semester comes to a close, Student Government Association is looking for new faces to represent Pepperdine in the 2008-2009 academic year. Both current SGA members and students new to the organization have been campaigning for student body and class positions. It is particularly important to vote … [Read more...] about Battle for the ballot
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What the cndidates are talking about…
SARAH BETH MOOREstaff writer There is something remarkable about a small private college uniting itself in spirit with victims of HIV and AIDS. Special convocations, pamphlets, posters and a tour through the African AIDS Tent last week were indications of a long-standing passion many at Pepperdine feel for the victims and heroes that suffer from this disease. A sense of … [Read more...] about What the cndidates are talking about…
Charity group ‘runs’ fundraising event
JAIMIE FRANKLIN News Assistant Graziadio Business students will host the fourth annual Running the Malibu Waves fundraiser Saturday at Zuma Beach to raise money for the Special Olympics and the Children’s Lifesaving Foundation. The event will include a 5-kilometer run along Zuma Beach and a one-mile Kid’s Fun Run for children 12 and younger. When the event was first sponsored … [Read more...] about Charity group ‘runs’ fundraising event
Law school rating jumps to No. 59
BRITTANY YEAROUTAssistant News Editor Pepperdine’s School of Law is now ranked as No. 59 in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings for America’s best law schools. In 2006, the school was ranked 77th, 87th in 2007 and 66th in 2008. Associate Dean for Student Life Jim Gash said the school is rapidly moving in the right direction. “Pepperdine is … [Read more...] about Law school rating jumps to No. 59
Locks given, love shown
AARON SCHRANKStaff Writer As a cancer survivor, Stacy Rothberg understands the hardships associated with the lives of children with illnesses. Her sympathy and fervor have helped to keep the annual Locks of Love event a significant part of the Pepperdine community for the past six years. Rothberg, associate dean of Students for Housing and Community Living, was diagnosed with … [Read more...] about Locks given, love shown