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
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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
Class auctions celebrity memorabilia for charity
HAYLEY LERCHNews Assistant Dr. Connie James’ business management and theory students are taking a hands-on approach to their course material by managing the non-profit organization Pepperdine4Service. Not only do these students read textbooks and take exams, they run an organization that has already raised $2,500 in support of World Vision, a Christian organization that helps … [Read more...] about Class auctions celebrity memorabilia for charity
Cholada closure rumors indicate future legal dual
ANNA KINGAssistant News Editor Students have recently been passing around a petition to ‘Save Cholada,’ the Thai restaurant popular among students. However, what they may not realize is that the story behind Cholada in danger of closing has actually been a six-year battle after the state purchased the land in 2001 to create a state park. The owner of Cholada since 2000, … [Read more...] about Cholada closure rumors indicate future legal dual