RACHEL SACHERStaff Writer Every year, JFAD fills the Pepperdine campus with preschoolers from the L.A. County area, and this year was no exception. JFAD, which stands for “Jumpstart For A Day,” brings students, children, and faculty together for a day of learning, relationship building and celebration. Children and their families who participate in the Jumpstart Programs came … [Read more...] about Students volunteer, help preschoolers and families
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State pushes spring break safety
JOHN STASERStaff Writer Spring break comes in all shapes and sizes. From the elaborate and super-expensive dream vacation right down to a week spent helping the needy, everyone has some kind of plans for their much-anticipated week off. The U.S. Department of State, however, is urging all American students to take safety precautions this spring break, especially if their … [Read more...] about State pushes spring break safety
Author connects art and Christianity, shares message with students, faculty
MALENA CARRIONStaff Writer A well-known Johnny Cash biographer visited Pepperdine Tuesday to lecture and sign copies of his book “Imagine: A Vision for Christians and the Arts.” Steve Turner stressed that through high quality art, Christians can portray their beliefs and not just by writing church hymns or painting crosses and angles. “They can change the world,” Turner said, … [Read more...] about Author connects art and Christianity, shares message with students, faculty
Whole Foods plans to open new Malibu store in future
JAIMIE FRANKLIN & RACHEL JOHNSONAssistant News Editor & News Assistant There’s some good news for health nuts: A Whole Foods Market is set to open in the Malibu Colony. The bad news is it won’t be open any sooner than two years from now. The location for the health food store is at the corner of Cross Creek Road and Civic Center Way, where the former Papa Jack’s Skate … [Read more...] about Whole Foods plans to open new Malibu store in future
Alumnus’ music still sweet
JESSICA MERTURIStaff Writer Da Shiek Woodard received a practice room key in 1993 when he was merely a freshman at Pepperdine. After his performance during his 10-year reunion at Homecoming, he was determined to see if it worked. “We’re going to find out today if this is working,” Woodard said as he dangled in the air the key he had saved for so long. When Woodard attended … [Read more...] about Alumnus’ music still sweet