DAVID KOBStaff Writer Two years ago, I called my dad and told him I was pledging a fraternity. He instantly conjured up stories from his frat days, most of which involved alcohol, sleepless nights and basically getting his rear kicked (all in delightful hindsight). When I broke the news that you are not allowed to do that anymore, he said, “What? Then why would you join … [Read more...] about Frat life all Greek to Pep
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Students watch campus death, offered prayer
A man died on John Tyler Drive near the north entrance of the campus after having an apparent heart attack yesterday, witnesses said. Public Safety would not comment on the incident because of an ongoing investigation and would not release the man’s identity. The Pepperdine men’s rugby club team saw the incident while practicing at Alumni Field. Hunter Poarch, captain of the … [Read more...] about Students watch campus death, offered prayer
Resident opposition to drilling fueled by pollution concerns
RICHARD NAVANews Assistant Malibu residents have banned together to oppose a new Liquid Natural Gas station being built 14 miles off the coast of Ventura County, eight miles north of campus on Pacific Coast Highway. BHP Billiton Petroleum Inc., is currently trying to gain approval to build a LNG station, Cabrillo Port, to be used to receive imported LNG and store the natural … [Read more...] about Resident opposition to drilling fueled by pollution concerns
Firefighters beat back record-setting blaze
The Day fire has been contained after burning for a month and destroying thousands of acres. JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant The month-long “Day Fire” has been fully contained after burning almost 160,000 acres across the Angeles and Los Padres National Forests, becoming California’s fifth largest wildfire on record. The fire began Sept. 4 on Labor Day in the remote, rugged … [Read more...] about Firefighters beat back record-setting blaze
Fundraising campaign will bring in millions
The university will launch a campaign to last several years to increase endowment and fund athletics and other projects. SHANNON KELLYPerspectives Editor This year marks the beginning of Pepperdine’s third major fundraising campaign in the university’s 70-year history, an effort intended to bring structural additions and improvements to the campus and help increase the … [Read more...] about Fundraising campaign will bring in millions