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LISA CUMBIELiving Editor Every once in a while, just when it seems the students need it the most, out of nowhere appears a day off, a three-day weekend. Don’t stop, don’t ask questions, just take it and run. You don’t know when it will come along again and this date is the only one during the academic year that isn’t related to a holiday. (Thank goodness for faculty … [Read more...] about How to make the most of your three day weekend

CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor While many students are contemplating homework, classes, or what to do with their three-day weekend, a select few are preparing to put their carpentry skills to the test, and construct a house in a mere three days. Today, a group of 50 Pepperdine students along with several advisors will embark on a mission trip to San Felipe, Mexico, to … [Read more...] about Mexico trip ties cultures closer

LISA CUMBIELiving Editor As autumn rolls in, leaves are changing colors to beautiful shades of reds and oranges and signs of the season are popping up everywhere. Though sometimes it’s hard to feel the change of seasons in sunny Malibu, if you look close enough, there are signs of autumn falling all around. One of the most iconic symbols representative of the harvest season … [Read more...] about Pumpkins, spice and everything nice

ROBIN NASBYStaff Writer When the unthinkable is reality and the ultimate trial is just another day, love truly can conquer all. Chris Sangster, Pepperdine assistant dean for advancement and alumni relations, was diagnosed with brain cancer in July of 2006 and has been doing a valiant job of holding off this threatening strain of cancer. Sangster, an alumnus of Seaver College … [Read more...] about Concert supports Sangster

ERIKA VARELA & MISHY TURNERStaff Writers A short distance from the fast-paced world of Los Angeles, Topanga Canyon is anything but fast. For proof, simply look to the many bumper stickers on cars that read, “Admire Topanga, slowly.” Topanga Canyon is reminiscent of the good ol’ days of “The Waltons,” the classic 1970s television show about a country family with relatives … [Read more...] about Old-fashioned finds in style