Special Publications

Kalle AkersStaff Writer The face of photography changed dramatically in the past couple of decades as the digital camera is found more frequently in the hands of “used to be” classical photographers. From now until Dec. 10 the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine is featuring Photos and Phantasy, an exhibit both aesthetically eccentric and subtly beautiful. Though … [Read more...] about Photos and phantasy

Alli DavisStaff Writer In 1938, Pepperdine yielded its first graduating class.  Since then nearly 80,000 students have graduated from Pepperdine University.  There is definitely something to be said about a Pepperdine alum.  The faculty at Pepperdine greatly appreciate the alumni and desire to keep them engaged and connected to the school. A recent survey conducted by Alumni … [Read more...] about Alumni Leadership Council replace Alumni Board

Jordan HolmStaff Writer The cream of the 2005 recruiting class is no longer playing for the Pepperdine men’s basketball team. Sophmores Michael Gerrity and Chris Oakes are off the team, officially, citing personal reasons for their departure. The loss could not come at a worse time for the already undermanned Waves. On Friday, fifth-year senior Jason Walberg, who is the son of … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball team loses two players

Lorna RodriguezStaff Writer Pepperdine graduate Bryan Boettger has been known to monkey around. While still in school, Boettger, co-created the “Monkey Theory.” The theory, quite unlike any theory of evolution involving monkeys but just as brow-raising and speculation-causing, states simply that every song written about monkeys or with the word “monkey” in the title is good. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine alum Bryan Boettger

Ashley GallardoStaff Writer The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently called on everyone between ages of 13 and 64 to be screened for HIV in an attempt to become more on top of this epidemic in the USA.  The Pepperdine Health Center offers free HIV testing twice a year, and will soon post the date for the spring semester screening. To become more aware of the … [Read more...] about HIV screening recommended for everyone