ASHLEY WELLINGStaff Writer It began last year, in a small community an hour and a half outside Buenos Aires, Argentina. In a village known as Adulam, a group of Pepperdine students was spending time with the 50 families who called it home. Inspired by the local culture coupled with abundant poverty, two of those students formed an idea they hoped would change lives. It was here … [Read more...] about Tea time for poverty
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Tuition cost to increase
JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant Pepperdine students will face another increase in tuition and housing costs for the 2008-2009 school year. The Dean’s Office announced the fee hike March 7. Tuition rates will rise 5.98 percent, costing students $36,650 per year, or $18,325 per semester. Room and board charges will increase 5.5 percent to $5,240 per semester for dorm residents on … [Read more...] about Tuition cost to increase
Champion for the environment
BRITTANY YEAROUTAssistant News Editor From the food he eats to the detergent he buys and the shoes he wears, freshman Cliff Champion does his best for the environment. He says every little bit helps, and in trying to make a difference, Champion recently added solar power to his dorm room. “It is so cool that I have the opportunity to be a part of a small beginning force,” … [Read more...] about Champion for the environment
Eve Project aims to end violence
NICOLE KLIESTStaff Writer In an effort to empower women and men to break the silence of sexual violence, Pepperdine’s second annual Eve Project week is set for March 24 through March 27. The Eve Project is a photo and media campaign that asks students and administrators on campus to respond to the statement, “When fear of sexual violence ends, I will…” A few weeks ago students … [Read more...] about Eve Project aims to end violence
Election garners hate notes
CURRY CHANDLEROnline Editor Malibu city council candidate and Zuma Jay’s surf shop owner Jefferson Wagner has received two anonymous letters making ambiguous threats of retaliatory acts if he does not withdraw from the city council contest. Wagner received the first letter at his surf shop Dec. 22, and the second message arrived Jan. 25. Both documents have been turned over to … [Read more...] about Election garners hate notes