Special Publications

DEMI JONESStaff Writer The smell of salt in the air, sandy beaches stretching for miles, the ocean sparkling under the sun.  What does this image bring to mind?  A hot vacation spot maybe? Or the view seen every day from Pepperdine?  What about the view from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba’s detention facilities? Dan Caldwell, a professor of social sciences at Pepperdine, toured the … [Read more...] about Pep prof and Guantanamo

KYLE HOGANStaff Writer All good things must come to an end. Judging from the way Tom’s eyebrows tightened and the look on the rest of senior volleyball player Tom Hulse’s lean face when asked if he will miss Pepperdine upon his graduation, he appreciates the bittersweet truth of the statement. “It will be hard to leave,” Hulse says, glancing at the ground. “Over the years all … [Read more...] about Life after Pepperdine: Volleyball player Tome Hulse speaks

KEYLA VASCONCELLOSStaff Writer Bagged lunches, providing jobs on campus, interacting with friendly people during holiday meals, and helping plant flowers during Step Forward Day. All of those are all contributions made by Pepperdine University to the Malibu Labor Exchange.   “The University is Malibu Labor Exchanges' biggest help recently,” said Oscar Mondragon, center … [Read more...] about Malibu Labor Exchange

TIMOTHY MAKIStaff Writer When Elizabeth Smith crossed the finish line she almost fell over. Fortunately, a volunteer caught her just in time and immediately gave her water and something to eat. She was exhausted. She couldn’t feel her legs. She was bawling. Elizabeth Smith had just run and completed her first Los Angeles Marathon. Smith has always been an active person. As a … [Read more...] about Assistant journalism director completes L.A. marathon

BLAKE FRANKSStaff Writer Most people expect to have to make dinner reservations at a four-star restaurant. “Reservations required” usually implies impeccable service and quality. Well, now Pepperdine students have an unusual place to add to their list of “call ahead before visiting.” The strange reputation of “The Old Place” preceded it, so bringing along a few friends just in … [Read more...] about The old place