CAITLIN WHITEStaff Writer Saturday morning, normally calm and serene Alumni Park was filled with volunteers, fans, supporters, and hundreds of participants in the annual Sigma Chi Run/Walk for Hope Philanthropy. They raised $60,000 for cancer research. Although this is the 11th year Sigma Chi has hosted the event, this year had special meaning for the fraternity. “This event … [Read more...] about Frat hosts philanthropy event, raises thousands
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Graziadio hosts beach run, benefits children’s charities
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant The Graziadio School of Business and Management raced to the front of fundraising efforts Saturday with its “Running the Malibu Waves” charity event. The Graziadio School works with the MBA’s Challenge for Charity, a non-profit organization that draws from eight West Coast business schools to raise funds and volunteer for the Special Olympics and … [Read more...] about Graziadio hosts beach run, benefits children’s charities
GRE retracts set changes, original dates still standing
RYAN HAGENNews Assistant The largest revision in the history of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) has been cancelled because the new format limited the number of times the test could be offered and therefore the number of students who could take it, according to the institution that runs the test. Also, previously-canceled dates in August and September will be reinstated. Among … [Read more...] about GRE retracts set changes, original dates still standing
Grunion grace Malibu beaches
JAIMIE FRANKLINAssistant News Editor While thousands of students, residents and tourists frolic across Southern California’s sunny beaches each day, few consider the impact they have upon creatures dwelling in the sand and the nearby waters. Dr. Karen Martin, a Pepperdine marine biology professor, however, has spent years meticulously studying our beach ecosystems and … [Read more...] about Grunion grace Malibu beaches
Veto of bill wrong way for Bush to proceed
SCOTT MILLERNews Assistant The story that jumped out at me this week was the threat from the Bush camp saying he would veto bills that were presented to him containing troop withdrawal timetables. It is time for Bush to stop being stubborn and hindering the funding process for troops. His party lost the midterm elections in November, and now Bush has to answer to a new … [Read more...] about Veto of bill wrong way for Bush to proceed