The Air Force program that eight Pepperdine students are training in is on track after some minor turbulence. By Joann Groff and Vanessa Martinez Assistant News Editor and Staff Writer Eight Air Force ROTC cadets feared for their future in the skies last spring when it was reported that Pepperdine’s cross-town contract with Loyola Marymount University may be terminated. But … [Read more...] about ROTC students back in the air
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Helen Young recovering well after surgery
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
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
Pepperdine students volunteer in L.A. neighborhood
In a three-day service trip to the Blazers House, a community program in downtown Los Angeles, Waves workers cleaned up a house and garden. By Jovita McCloud Staff Writer A three-day weekend of “service” doesn’t compete easily with prospects of Vegas trips, camping, hiking, or UCLA parties, but many students spent last week’s long weekend doing just that: serving others. Not … [Read more...] about Pepperdine students volunteer in L.A. neighborhood