NICOLE KLIESTStaff Writer Senior Jonathan Hudson spent his sophomore year studying in Pepperdine’s Florence program. While most Pepperdine students spend their time overseas absorbed in Eurail and house drama, Hudson gathered much more while away. He heard about human trafficking on a Spring Break mission trip to Albania attended by students from various overseas programs that … [Read more...] about Campus group seeks justice
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Disabled determined to overcome challenges
KATHY MILLARLiving Assistant Trekking around the hills and stairs of Pepperdine’s campus to classes, dorms and student activities can be a workout for any student. Physical impairments, ranging from temporarily broken legs to more permanent physical disabilities, add to the challenges of the campus’s steep terrain. The experiences of juniors Jaeyoon Um and psychology … [Read more...] about Disabled determined to overcome challenges
Eastern spirituality meets West Coast
GINNA NGUYENStaff Writer “Chk chk chk chk chk crack pop pop pop!” Firecrackers filled the night sky as the clock struck midnight, ushering in Sunday, Jan. 29. “Gung Hay Fat Choy!” Happy New Year! These words filled the air Sunday as the Lunar New Year, celebrated by most Asian heritages, began.Not far away in Little Saigon in Orange County the Vietnamese community held … [Read more...] about Eastern spirituality meets West Coast
Face in the Crowd: Maddy Behr
RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer TEIGE MUNLFELD/Staff Photographer Ambitious, driven and goal-oriented. These words have been used to describe Madelaine Behr. Though only in her sophomore year at Pepperdine, Behr has reached the senior mark by the number of her credits. Behr, who likes to be called Maddy, has managed to complete the necessary major and graduation unit requirements … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Maddy Behr
Close quarters spread germs and friendships
DALLAS COOKLondon Columnist DALLAS COOK/Staff Photographer As I sit nestled in my four-person bedroom we so lovingly call “The Dungeon,” in Pepperdine’s house in London, I realize what a huge adjustment it is living with 40 people. Although spread among separate floors, it can be challenging, but a great experience of both learning and tolerance of others. Thus far it seems … [Read more...] about Close quarters spread germs and friendships
