Professors and administrators say parents who do too much for their adult children hurt students in the long run. SAMANTHA BLONSNews Assistant They e-mail the professor when their student’s course grade dips. They call the International Programs Office when their student is waitlisted to a program, administrators when he is in academic trouble, or the Housing Office when she is … [Read more...] about Hovering parents hamper students in career goals and social skills
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Public Safety takes care to secure special events
CARA VAN METERAssistant Art Editor As the music ended and the band made its way back to the tour bus, two uniformed Public Safety officers directed students and other members of the Jars of Clay audience back to the parking lot, halting traffic until all the pedestrians made it safely across the street. Public Safety’s role in special events actually extends beyond the routine … [Read more...] about Public Safety takes care to secure special events
Malibu residents plan to build new, safer road
RICHARD NAVANews Assistant Malibu residents in the Rambla Pacifico area, which intersects with Pacific Coast Hwy near Los Flores Cyn., have taken a course of action to make their neighborhood more accessible to its homeowners and more readily usable in the event of an evacuation. Residents of the area have to drive an extra four miles, or 15 minutes around their homes to reach … [Read more...] about Malibu residents plan to build new, safer road
Swing club sweeps students off feet
AIRAN SCRUBY & RACHEL SACHERNews Editor and Staff Writer Paul Clark/Photo Editor The floors of the HAWC were hopping Friday night. The rhythms and tunes of swing music blasted as the students danced the night away from 7 to 11:30 p.m., with the Swing Dance Club. This was the Swing Club’s first dance of the fall. The event had an excellent turnout. Throughout the course of … [Read more...] about Swing club sweeps students off feet
Volunteers help needy for national aid drive
KATE SCHWARTZStaff Writer This week, the Pepperdine Volunteer Center supports the National Hunger and Homelessness week by providing Pepperdine students with numerous opportunities to get involved. National Hunger and Homelessness week will includes of more than 500 other participants outside the Pepperdine community. The week started last Sunday and will until this Sunday, … [Read more...] about Volunteers help needy for national aid drive