LAURA JOHNSONStaff Writer While shoveling sand in sandboxes, children often have dreams of tunneling to China. This dream is coming true for Chris Van Velzer, Student Organizations coordinator at Pepperdine. Although he is leaving his shovel at home, Chris and his wife, Corrie, who is the assistant to the director of admissions, will be leaving for Hong Kong this summer. Chris … [Read more...] about Van Velzers dig China and plan to move overseas
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Volunteers aid L.A.’s homeless through Union Rescue clinics
BRITTANY YEAROUTNews Assistant As they have for the past several years, Pepperdine students journey to Skid Row in Los Angeles to help the homeless at the Union Rescue Mission, now in its 115th year of operation. The rescue mission houses a mental health clinic and legal aid clinic, that are supported by area universities, including Pepperdine. “The clinics are supplementing … [Read more...] about Volunteers aid L.A.’s homeless through Union Rescue clinics
Aging study tests faith
AUSTIN NELSENStaff Writer There may not be the fountain of youth, but a Pepperdine professor is trying to find out the best way to grow old. Sports medicine professor and director of the motor behavior laboratory Dr. Priscilla MacRae is on sabbatical this semester and has dedicated her time to conduct a research study to focus on strategies for optimizing the aging process and … [Read more...] about Aging study tests faith
Hair lost, hair gained; students’ locks help kids
BRITTANY YEAROUTNews Assistant The HAWC turned into a hair salon Monday and Tuesday nights when 25 students donated their hair to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to children who are suffering from long-term medical hair loss. The process of providing a child a hair prosthesis takes between four and six months; however, it helps the child … [Read more...] about Hair lost, hair gained; students’ locks help kids
Seaver alumni host students for dinner
CHRIS SEGALNews Editor The Seaver Alumni Organization is targeting each class with an event to make real connection between students and alumni. Sophomores were invited to attend a “Hang 10” dinner to spark a dialogue between students and alumni as well getting a free meal. This new program serves as an event for the sophomore class to get involved with alumni and swap … [Read more...] about Seaver alumni host students for dinner