CARISSA MARSHA&E Assistant Shortened classes and teacher-work days are often the most anticipated moments in an elementary school student’s life. They mean freedom, and each precious moment away from the classroom is fully enjoyed by the lucky students. A close second are those rare class field trips — usually educational and almost always boring. While many students have … [Read more...] about Arts program reaches out to kids
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St. Aidan’s church offers the sound of music
KARLI KINGStaff Writer There is a small church that sits in the hills a few miles north of Pepperdine on Pacific Coast Highway. Every Sunday morning, a group of believers gathers there to worship. The small church is filled with modest wooden pews, an organ and brightly colored stained glass windows. A carved wooden crucifix hangs over the altar. This is St. Aidan’s Episcopal … [Read more...] about St. Aidan’s church offers the sound of music
Face in the crowd
GWENDOLYN SISKAStaff Writer It takes about a day and a half to fly from Lagos, Nigeria to Malibu. The trip involves long layovers in Europe as well as the United States. For freshman Oluwatomi Jaiyeola, this is a long trip, but not so long that it would stop her from coming to Pepperdine University. Oluwatomi means “God is sufficient for me” in Yoruba, which is the language … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd
The hills are alive
LUKE LARSONStaff Writer Here lies Pepperdine, nestled into the mountains overlooking the Pacific. But many students sit indoors — or worse, in their cars — and more often than not let nature’s beauty slip by. Senior Kevin Torchen said he thinks that’s a shame. “I was blown away when I realized that 10 minutes after class, I could be rock climbing while watching surfers in the … [Read more...] about The hills are alive
New Jetta moves on up
KELSEY MAYSLiving Editor 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (Anela Holck/Asst. Photo Editor The Volkswagen Jetta is an interesting breed. It is unofficially called a premium compact, meaning it’s not much bigger than a Civic or Corolla, but is priced a few thousand dollars more and, with a few option boxes checked, considerably beats both in luxury features. It doesn’t quite match up to the … [Read more...] about New Jetta moves on up
