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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Fashioning a cause
Delta Delta Delta raises money for cancer research at annual philanthropy. By Mary Wisniewski Staff Writer Clowns strutting by the fountain. Children throwing wet sponges at guys squatting behind a bikini cutout. Streamers and balloons smothering Elkins Auditorium were just some of the sights you’d see walking in and around Joslyn Plaza Oct. 25. Not exactly your typical … [Read more...] about Fashioning a cause
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
Pepperdine student focuses on human rights in Burma
By Sarah Carrillo Assistant News Editor Radha, a 16-year-old girl from Calcutta, India, was sold into prostitution and forced to work in a brothel in Bombay. The International Justice Mission’s undercover investigators were able to infiltrate the brothel and document Radha’s experience. Then, working with police, International Justice Mission workers raided the brothel, freed … [Read more...] about Pepperdine student focuses on human rights in Burma
Hang on! It’s time for a Convo overhaul
By James Riswick News Editor I’m getting to my whit’s end. After nearly two and a half years of morning Convocation, I’ve had enough. Truth be told, my first Convo in August 2001 was enough for me, but with each passing week, the trek down to the Fieldhouse is growing more and more wearisome. Now I’m not talking about the physical task of walking down John Tyler Drive from … [Read more...] about Hang on! It’s time for a Convo overhaul