Special Publications

KIMMY VALENTIStaff Writer Strong Christian leadership is redefined in the book "Shepherd Leadership," released in 2003.  The book is the collaboration of views on leadership from Dr. David Davenport, distinguished professor  of public policy and former president of Pepperdine, and Dr. Blaine McCormick,  associate dean for undergraduate programs at Hankamer School of Business at … [Read more...] about Book by former Pep president stresses leadership from Psalms

SHUHEI MATSUStaff Writer The 588-acre Soka University is to become parkland for Californians once again. Ending a 30-year quest, public officials of California announced the purchase of a school in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains. The university will return to its historic name, King Gillette Ranch, after the remaining students graduate. The $35-million deal closed … [Read more...] about Soka University land becomes state park

ERICA BACHELORStaff Writer As the clock hits 7 a.m. junior Julia Kwamya, gets up to prepare for her day. She attends classes from 8 a.m. till 2 p.m.   Then it is time to grab a quick bite to eat before heading off to work.  After work its time for homework and dinner. Then it is early to bed, in order to start the day early tomorrow morning.  A student’s life is like a … [Read more...] about Stress: The College Students Downer

BETHANY ESTRADAStaff Writer What will a Pepperdine student do to make themselves look just a little bit younger and a little but more beautiful? Local plastic surgeon, Tjerk Bury, says that many college-age students turn to plastic surgery, mainly breast-augmentation. According to the March issue of American Surgeons of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) medical journal 5 percent of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine students, local doctor discuss plastic surgery

SEAN KINERStaff Writer February is Black History Month, and Pepperdine’s Black Student Union is gearing up to make it meaningful and memorable. The BSU at Pepperdine University is an active group devoted to uniting those interested in black culture, and this year has many plans to bring more people together and inform them about black culture.  The members, 20 percent of who … [Read more...] about Black Student Union