Photo by Sarah Malone There has been a hitch in the progression of Pepperdine’s Long Range Development Plan. Called the “Campus Life Project,” the LRDP — which includes renovation of the freshman dorms and new upperclassman housing, among other developments — was put before the California Coastal Commission in November of last year and largely accepted by Dec. 13, 2012. … [Read more...] about New lights escalate controversy
Alex Free
25 years of service
Photo by Allison Hubbard The silver anniversary of any event makes for a day of disproportionate celebration, warranting balloons, free drinks, boisterous behavior and, occasionally, In-N-Out. Pepperdine’s testament to its long-standing relationship with service last weekend was no exception. On Saturday, more than 2,000 students, faculty, alumni and associates … [Read more...] about 25 years of service
We all need potatoes
When you’re from Idaho, people only seem to ask you about one thing: “Potatoes?” And when you’re from Idaho you always respond “yes,” because you don’t want anyone to go there and foul up your state. But Idaho is more than its commercial crop (which, incidentally, is corn). It is a canvas colored by canyons, creeks, peaks, lakes, hills and lonely mountains — an exposed … [Read more...] about We all need potatoes
Parkening fine-tunes craft
Photo Courtesy of Patrick Park Chair of Classical Guitar Christopher Parkening has a reputation for attention to detail. The standard for Pepperdine’s guitar students is set at “brilliant,” from their relationship with the audience to the way they bow. “I encourage students to strive for beautiful sounds. The charm of a guitar disappears without them,” Parkening said. … [Read more...] about Parkening fine-tunes craft
HRL plans to build new housing
Photo by Marisa Padilla The office of Housing and Residence Life is contained in a temporary trailer. The reception room is crowded; overall space is short. In the office of Associate Dean Brian Dawson, there are two opposing couches with little legroom and twin paintings of outdoor landscapes leaned against the unoccupied wall. It’s safe to say that the 16 employees … [Read more...] about HRL plans to build new housing
