Former Assistant Chancellor Douglas Plank, along with other Pepperdine alumni, is giving back, one U.S. veteran at a time. JEN CLAYStaff Writer J.R. Martinez is 21 years old. Like many people his age around the country, Martinez traveled abroad during the past year. But it wasn’t to study Baroque architecture in Italy or to casually stroll the halls of the Louvre in France. He … [Read more...] about Saluting America’s heroes
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Compiled by staff from DPS reports 8/30/04 • 1:52 p.m.Traffic Hit and Run, Non-Injury accidentLocation: Seaver DriveSummary: Vehicle vs. parked vehicle; moderate damage reported. 8/30/04 • 9:10 p.m. Medical, Person InjuredLocation: Seaver Drive BoothSummary: A student requested assistance after fainting. The Pepperdine Fire Department and Los Angeles County Paramedics responded … [Read more...] about Public Safety Reports
Student’s visa leaves her stuck in Austria
Sarah CarrilloLiving Editor When senior telecommunications major Desiree Pappenscheller was accepted to the Kodak Student Filmmaker Program this summer, she jumped at the chance. It meant an opportunity to work at the Cannes Film Festival in France, a dream for any aspiring filmmaker. But for Pappenscheller, this dream turned into a horrendous ordeal that continues. … [Read more...] about Student’s visa leaves her stuck in Austria
Dean may ax majors in $1 million cuts
Joann GroffNews Editor Seaver Dean David Baird released his official recommendations Monday on how to cut approximately $1 million from Seaver College, with degrees in Advertising, Humanities, International Business, P.E. and Public Relations at risk of deletion or reduction to a minor. In February, it was announced that $1.6 million of the operating budget would be collected … [Read more...] about Dean may ax majors in $1 million cuts
Frosh Follies
Pepperdine’s newest recruits, the class of 2008, showed off their best singing and dancing skills in this beginning-of-school tradition that included everything from kung fu to superhero action — and even President Benton impressions! Angie SmithStaff Writer Graham Shea/Asst. Photo Editor Frosh Follies had a different twist this year, undergoing more than the typical minor … [Read more...] about Frosh Follies