Pepperdine matriarch in good spirits as doctors express optimism about her return to health after successful surgery. By JJ Bowman Associate Editor Pepperdine’s matriarch, Helen Young, is recovering from spinal injuries resulting from a recent fall in her home atop Pepperdine’s campus. Young, 85, slipped Nov. 3, cracking two vertebrae in her neck. She underwent surgery four … [Read more...] about Helen Young recovering well after surgery
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Speech 180 gears up for persuasive speaking contest
By Selina Ruiz Staff Writer There will be no room for “Mickey Mouse” topics at the Second Annual Womack Persuasive Speech Contest, according to Public Speaking Coordinator William “Rick” Rowland. Rowland said the speech topics covered at this semester’s public speaking contest must be “cutting edge and relevant in the news today.” The contest, reserved for this semester’s … [Read more...] about Speech 180 gears up for persuasive speaking contest
Graphic staff attends Dallas ACP conference
By Sarah Carrillo Assistant News Editor Twenty-three members of Pepperdine’s Student Publications traveled to Dallas last Wednesday to participate in the 82nd annual National Student Media Convention. The convention was sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press, College Media Advisers and Collegiate Broadcasters, Inc. More than 2,600 representatives from colleges and … [Read more...] about Graphic staff attends Dallas ACP conference
Ahmanson development halted to protect wildlife
After years of debate, the Ranch land has been saved to preserve more than 2,800 acres of pristine environmental refuge. By Rosy Banks Assistant Living Editor A $150 million deal has ended the battle lasting more than a decade between environmentalists and Washington Mutual developers. The massive housing project proposed by Washington Mutual in Ahmanson Ranch planned to … [Read more...] about Ahmanson development halted to protect wildlife
Argentina students give back to their new nation
The Waves from Pepperdine’s Buenos Aires program participated in two events that served their communities. One was familiar, the other was a little more muddy. By Audrey Reed Overseas Correspondent BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — The childhood story of “The Three Little Pigs” brings together the volunteer efforts at Pepperdine Buenos Aires – houses and pigs. Two service learning … [Read more...] about Argentina students give back to their new nation