AIRAN SCRUBYNews Editor Underprivileged preschoolers were met with games, bounce houses, a fire truck and smiling Pepperdine volunteers Tuesday for Jumpstart for a Day. “It gives the kids an opportunity to see a life outside of their world,” junior and Jumpstart Corps member Rebekah Adams said. Adams and 105 other Pepperdine students, volunteer to spend time with preschoolers … [Read more...] about Jumpstart A day to play
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Lagoon restoration set to begin this fall
HAYLEY LERCHNews Assistant Not only is Malibu home to Pepperdine students and posh movie stars, but the wildlife that inhabit Malibu Lagoon add to the city’s eclectic population. These creatures are the focus of the plan to restore Malibu Lagoon. The $3 million project, which will begin in fall at the earliest, calls for the creation of three bird islands and an improved water … [Read more...] about Lagoon restoration set to begin this fall
Tulane evacuee finds new home
CHRIS SEGALNews Editor Eight months ago, Pepperdine accepted 12 college students affected by Katrina to attend classes and continue their education. As the months passed, the students didn’t just attend classes, they became a part of the Pepperdine community. “I think Pepperdine tried to be very generous,” Dean of Admission Paul Long said. “We were overfull in the fall, and we … [Read more...] about Tulane evacuee finds new home
Political science classes added for fall semester
HAYLEY LERCHNews Assistant Registration for the spring semester meant confusion and competition for some political science majors, but the Political Science Division has made efforts to remedy these issues for the upcoming semester. Because the Political Science Division was experiencing the absence of a few professors and the need for a new faculty member, students faced a … [Read more...] about Political science classes added for fall semester
Students vote for new class officers
BRITNEY MALONEYNews Assistant SGA elections are being held this week, but one aspect of the elections is not so typical: the three candidates running for SGA president are good friends. “I have both the fortunate and unfortunate circumstance of running against two candidates that are both good friends of mine, and that I respect a great deal,” candidate Kevin Mills said. “In … [Read more...] about Students vote for new class officers