RACHEL SACHERStaff Writer Elisha Soch said that after attending the Acting on Aids convocation Jan. 24th, her heart was stirred. Her call to action was furthered by her experience with the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles and her response to these two events was to start a club called One Glance Mission. Within a week’s time, Soch had petitioned ICC for group approval and … [Read more...] about Students on a mission
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Homecoming events connect, reunite alumni
JESSICA MERTURINews Assistant This year’s Homecoming, hosted by Seaver College and the Alumni Office, will welcome Pepperdine alumni back “home” for a three-day event including the Jim Dine exhibit at the Weisman Museum, sporting events and a “Back to the Classroom” program to reconnect with old professors. Events will take place Feb. 16 though 18, beginning with Waves baseball … [Read more...] about Homecoming events connect, reunite alumni
Film series aims to unite WWII veterans through jazz music
RYAN HAGENNews Assistant For many, World War II conjures the sounds of screaming bullets, barked orders and bursting bombs. Guy DeFazio would like to add jazz to that list. “That music was a symbol of American freedom, innovation and hope in war-torn countries,” said DeFazio, president and founder of the Center for Jazz Arts, centered in Beverly Hills. Many of the World War II … [Read more...] about Film series aims to unite WWII veterans through jazz music
Budget boosts low-income federal grant
JAIMIE FRANKLINAssistant News Editor The Bush administration’s 2008 budget plan calls for a substantial increase in the need-based Pell grant, a proposal that will benefit low-income college students at Pepperdine and elsewhere. The Pell grant is the federal government’s largest source of financial aid that does not need to be paid back after gradation, according to Janet … [Read more...] about Budget boosts low-income federal grant
Pepperdine podcasts lectures, speeches
RYAN HAGENNews Assistant Recorded lectures from the Dean’s Executive Leadership Series and by some professors are allowing students to study up and sleep in. Earphones seemed to be everywhere at Pepperdine, as students relaxed from their studies with the latest additions to their iPods. But in the last year, Pepperdine began recording some of its lectures, and professors have … [Read more...] about Pepperdine podcasts lectures, speeches