SAM PIKEstaff writer Seaver College’s associate dean reaches beyond the borders of Pepperdine and even America to transform the lives of high school students and underprivileged families in Mexico. As an annual volunteer with the Conejo Valley Church of Christ youth group, Dr. Rick Marrs leads expeditions of teens into one of the poorest neighborhoods of San Felipe to build … [Read more...] about Associate Dean changes lives in Mexico
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Benton receives new role
SHANNON URTNOWSKI News Editor President Andrew K. Benton has been named chair of the Board of Directors for the American Council on Education (ACE), an organization that oversees higher education institutions around the nation. Though he has been aware of the position for a few months, Benton assumed the role Monday while at ACE’s 90th annual meeting in San Diego. Since early … [Read more...] about Benton receives new role
Pep loses biggest fan
BRITTANY YEAROUTAssistant news editor Peace and love filled the air as songs were sung, prayers said, stories shared and toasts made in celebration of the life of Chris Sangster this week. A man who lived for orange and blue, Sangster was diagnosed with brain cancer in August of 2006 and passed away Tuesday night after being in a coma for five days. He was 58. A memorial … [Read more...] about Pep loses biggest fan
Cherry winner speaks about ‘spice of science’
JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant Dr. Stephen Davis of the Natural Science Division, recipient of the 2008 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching, spoke to a crowded Smothers Theatre on Monday evening about the importance of undergraduate research and what he referred to as “the spice of science.” “It’s painful to admit this but science can be kind of bland,” he said in his … [Read more...] about Cherry winner speaks about ‘spice of science’
Dancers victims of cash theft
NICOLE ALBERSTONLife Editor Students fell victim to theft when money was stolen from the locker rooms before the first performance of Dance in Flight last on Feb.7. The case is still under investigation and Senior Investigator Ed Young is working with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department in search of the suspect. Only cash was taken … [Read more...] about Dancers victims of cash theft