We walk among you every day, blending beautifully into Pepperdine’s small community of intelligent and chiefly conservative students. You may not know we’re even here. We go to class, do our homework, play on sports teams, lead clubs and start non-profits, just like every other Pepperdine student. But you sense our presence here, and once you know one of us long enough, you may … [Read more...] about Native homeschooler analyzes ‘normalcy'
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Legendary coach leads young team
“Just tell me who you want,” Marv Dunphy said after being asked if there were any men’s volleyball alumni that he kept in touch with. This snapshot — Dunphy pulling out a binder full of names — seemingly captures the key to his years of success in a nutshell. Dunphy has coached Pepperdine to 12 NCAA finals appearances, he coached the USA team from 1984 to 1988, in which they … [Read more...] about Legendary coach leads young team
Xanadu skates into Smother's Theatre
“Xanadu,” Pepperdine Theatre Department’s fall musical spectacular, premieres today under the direction of Bradley Griffin, an associate professor of theatre, and Bill Szobody, the show’s choreographer. “Xanadu” is the story of a beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who leaves Mount Olympus with her muse brothers and sisters to inspire a struggling artist in Venice Beach, Calif. The … [Read more...] about Xanadu skates into Smother's Theatre
State of politics demands involvement and awareness
For many current college students, it is hard to remember a time before 9/11. However, the majority of us can easily remember the surge of patriotism and American spirit which was not broken that day. Unfortunately, it was that same spirit that justified a long, costly and deadly war. According to www.militarytimes.com, about 6,200 American soldiers have died in Iraq and … [Read more...] about State of politics demands involvement and awareness