PAUL CASEYNews Assistant Students no longer have to wait until they graduate to gain valuable knowledge about the professional world. Now they can meet and learn from Pepperdine alumni, thanks to the Career Center’s newly formed business networking program, Career Advantage. The program is set up to provide students with easy access to working professionals in the business … [Read more...] about Program links Pep with professionals
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Freshman presidential run-off to be decided today
PAUL CASEY News Assistant Last week’s freshman elections failed to produce a winner for the presidential position because none of the five candidates were able to secure a majority of the votes; the amount necessary to win outright. To determine a victor in the race, a 24-hour run-off election was held between the top two vote earners in the original election, Kelly McMahon … [Read more...] about Freshman presidential run-off to be decided today
Uganda: ‘It felt like home’
JESSICA BIBERStaff Writer When people travel, they often take photos or jot down memories to convey their experiences to family and friends back home. But for junior Laura Colvin, neither photos nor journal comments nor even her own video footage can fully explain her experience in Uganda this summer. Colvin boarded the plane June 19, planning to spend a little more than a … [Read more...] about Uganda: ‘It felt like home’
Paying tribute: Pep still remembers
ROXANA ASTEMBORSKI/Art Director SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant News Editor “It’s important to remember that six years ago we had about 3,000 civilians attacked,” junior Ryan Sawtelle said Tuesday, tired after staying up all night paying tribute to the victims of September 11, 2001. At 11 p.m. Monday, he and junior Chris Garcia began planting row after perfect row of miniature … [Read more...] about Paying tribute: Pep still remembers
Africa home to new international program
JANE LEENews Editor A view of the Pacific Ocean accompanies Gary Selby in his office in the CCB every day, but a sight that Selby believes is even more beautiful is a picture above his desk. At first glance, it may appear as a piece of artwork out of a kindergarten classroom. But a closer look reveals a map of East Africa, a representation of one of Selby’s dreams — and now, … [Read more...] about Africa home to new international program