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
Annual ‘Madness’ to invade Fieldhouse
PAUL CASEYNews Assistant With the basketball season right around the corner, the Student Programming Board is gearing up for its annual season kick-off event, Blue and Orange Madness, being held Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. in Firestone Fieldhouse. The Board is working hard to ensure that the event is not a repeat of last year’s Midnight Entourage, which was widely regarded as a … [Read more...] about Annual ‘Madness’ to invade Fieldhouse
Presidential campaigns defy polls, predictions
MARC CHOQUETTEOnline Content Manager Presidential candidates’ fundraising statistics from the third quarter are rolling in, and the Democrats have again beat out Republicans in the money race for 2008. But it is not the fact that they out raised the GOP, but it is how they did it that raises eyebrows. Most who are well versed in the game of politics know that big business plays … [Read more...] about Presidential campaigns defy polls, predictions
Laptop theft spreads across Pep campus
NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant Since Sept. 6 2007, seven laptops have been stolen on Pepperdine’s campus. This is the largest theft increase that Pepperdine community has seen in almost 10 years. “I can’t remember the last time there was this many laptop thefts in that short amount of time,” said Department of Public Safety Investigator Ed Young. Young has is currently … [Read more...] about Laptop theft spreads across Pep campus