SAMANTHA BLONSNews Assistant PAUL CLARK/Photo Editor Pepperdine University begins classes for the new academic year today, as many new and returning students transition into new schedules and living situations. Pepperdine opened its gates Tuesday to a flood of new students and their families, while many sophomores, juniors and seniors opted to come to campus early to serve as … [Read more...] about Frosh initiated in campus tradition, begin college life
News
Frosh Follies
HEATHER MILLERStaff Writer PAUL CLARK/Photo Editor The school year was initiated with the freshman class filing into the Fireston Fieldhouse, to perform their own version of Pepperdine’s 70 years of history. The energy and noise levels were elevated as the freshmen crowded the fieldhouse Saturday for Frosh Follies. The NSO event has been a tradition at Pepperdine for fifteen … [Read more...] about Frosh Follies
Students make differences at the Womack Speech Competition
Clarissa JonesStaff Writer Winners of the Womack Speech Competition used rhetoric to tackle controversial issues in the annual event at Pepperdine April 17. Over 40 students competed in the event, which consisted of three categories of speech: informative, impromptu, and perspective. The Competition began April 14 with the first round and semi-finals. The top two from each … [Read more...] about Students make differences at the Womack Speech Competition
Enjoy the summer with Superheroes
Ian McNabStaff Writer Whether it’s swinging through the city, supported only by the strength of a spider’s web, or it’s using a suit of armor to help you lift objects with superhuman strength, the powers of superheroes have intrigued audiences for decades. Now, thanks to a joint effort by Marvel Comics and The California Science Center, fans will be able to experience the … [Read more...] about Enjoy the summer with Superheroes
The Trancas Field controversy continues
Kelly NolandStaff Writer Over the past 13 years, an area known as Trancas Field has had controversy surrounding what will be done with it. The controversy continues to swirl as a new plan for how to use the land was presented recently to Malibu City Council to be discussed. A realtor company known as Trancas/PCH currently owns the beachfront property that has so many people … [Read more...] about The Trancas Field controversy continues