DANIEL HOUGEYStaff Writer Pepperdine is often viewed as a school for Californians, but the strong faith and academic focus on which Pepperdine is centered draws even the most distant students. An average of 50 percent of the Seaver College student body originates in Pepperdine’s own home state of California. The next most represented state is Texas at approximately 7 … [Read more...] about Students flock from afar
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Face in the crowd: Leslie Mayer
CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor Most college students are at least familiar with Greek life, but it seems only a select few actually understand the recruitment and selection process. Fortunately, for those not involved, and unsure of what “rush” means, there is a solution. Specifically on the sorority side, participating in recruitment can be a very confusing and … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Leslie Mayer
Canine rescue also lends solace to troubled youth
Photo courtesy Jonathon Freidman ROBIN NASBYLiving Assistant Can an animal rescue group reshape the lives of at-risk teens? K9 Connection, based in Santa Monica, is a non-profit organization that teaches troubled youth about responsibility, goal setting and discipline, through a four-week dog training and in-classroom program. “People think we’re just an animal rescue group, … [Read more...] about Canine rescue also lends solace to troubled youth
Love your neighbor, even if he’s homeless
AMY LARSONStaff Writer I was born and raised in Iowa. I love that state. The people are friendly, the culture is rich and the Hawkeyes (University of Iowa) are not half bad (most of the time). However, being from Middle America also created many difficulties in transitioning to Malibu. For instance, on one of my first days on campus, three years ago, I saw a student walking … [Read more...] about Love your neighbor, even if he’s homeless
How to put a stop to habitual procrastination
LISA CUMBIELiving Editor As you walk into the library, you see a handful of antsy students hovering around the printer at Main Circulation as the library staff tries to figure out whose document jammed up the industrial-sized machine. Eight minutes and counting until the next round of classes start and all of these students are undoubtedly going to be late to class, holding … [Read more...] about How to put a stop to habitual procrastination