More than a thousand volunteers lend their time for various causes in the greater Los Angeles area Saturday. KATE SCHWARTZStaff Writer Paul Clark/Photo Editor On Sept. 9th Pepperdine students continued a tradition of service to impact neighboring communities. From Ventura to Los Angeles County 1,300 students, staff, faculty and alumni participated in the 18th annual Step … [Read more...] about Volunteers step forward to help their community
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Attacks commemorated
Special guests join the university community to remember Sept. 11 with ceremonies at the Heroes’ Garden. JAIMIE FRANKLIN Staff Writer The Pepperdine community took time Monday to remember the events of Sept. 11 with guest speaker Deena Burnett, the widow of Pepperdine alumnus and Flight 93 passenger Thomas Burnett. The day began as students gathered in Stauffer Chapel for a … [Read more...] about Attacks commemorated
Recent burglaries put security in spotlight
CAITLIN WHITEStaff Writer Public Safety statistics show that Pepperdine has a safe campus. For instance, in the 2004, there were only 19 burglaries in the entire year, compared to LMU, which had 33. Yet even on the most safe of campuses, crimes still occur. The three primary targets have been the School of Law, the Athletics Department and the Communication and Business … [Read more...] about Recent burglaries put security in spotlight
Campus Greeks search student ranks for recruits
Pepperdine’s fraternities and sororities prepare events and outings as Recruitment begins amid a flurry of activity. RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer Pepperdine’s Greek system is gearing up to recruit fresh blood. Between buying books, registering for classes and keeping up with homework there may seem to be little time for anything else. Pepperdine Greek leaders, however, have … [Read more...] about Campus Greeks search student ranks for recruits
Author examines U.S. partisanship, religion during convocation
SAMANTHA BLONSNews Assistant Nationally renowned author, theologian and Christian activist Jim Wallis spoke at convocation yesterday in Pepperdine’s Firestone Fieldhouse about the role students and Christians must play in eradicating social injustices such as poverty, HIV/AIDS and sexual slavery. Wallis is the CEO of Sojourners, a Christian ministry which focuses on social … [Read more...] about Author examines U.S. partisanship, religion during convocation