SAM PIKEStaff Writer Two years after it ended with only a single member, Pepperdine’s Equestrian Club Team is being revitalized by freshman Samantha Harris, who is bringing a fresh face to the unique campus sport. “I’m starting this club because I love horses,” Harris said. “I want to welcome anybody who feels the same way — whether you’ve never sat on a horse, or you’ve won … [Read more...] about Freshman revives Pep equestrian club
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Tanzania: Teaching through texts
Photo courtesy Dustin Long JANE LEENews Editor Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in the world. The average life span of the population barely exceeds 50 years. The death rate stands at an unimaginable number, as does the number representing those suffering from AIDS. Yet for 2007 Pepperdine graduate Dustin Long, this Eastern Africa country is what he calls his “home … [Read more...] about Tanzania: Teaching through texts
Students train for Army service
NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant Hours before the sun rises or the morning dew melts off the grass fields, two Pepperdine students among 92 cadets in training march across the UCLA campus with sweat dripping from their foreheads and a smile across their faces. For three mornings each week, students gather in the brisk morning hours to be a part of the Army Reserve Officer … [Read more...] about Students train for Army service
Malibu beaches (finally) make grade
RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer High bacteria counts at Malibu beaches have earned L.A. County a reputation for having some of the dirtiest beaches in the country. The surf’s been up, but so has the pollution. In fact, the 2006-2007 Heal the Bay Report Card named to the county seven of the 10 dirtiest California beaches, and two of those were in Malibu. However, the 2007-2008 report … [Read more...] about Malibu beaches (finally) make grade
Grad school celebrates one decade
SHANNON KELLYEditor In Chief “Leaders that fail and those who succeed both take risks,” former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush told close to 600 people at Tuesday night’s School of Public Policy 10-year anniversary celebration. Leaders have intellectual curiosity and courage, they initiate reform and remain committed, while exuding humility and patience, he said, “but above all, leaders … [Read more...] about Grad school celebrates one decade