Standing 2,000 feet below the summit of the Eiger Mountain in Switzerland, Parker Beard had just a few hours to come back down the mountain before the last gondola left.But for this experienced climber, the journey down the mountain didn't just take skill, it took faith, determination and a strong mindset.The Eiger is the “only route you can do in the winter solo,” … [Read more...] about Parker Beard Climbs to the Top
ATO
Despite Delayed Spring Recruitment, IFC Organizations Report Satisfaction
Sophomore Dylan Hagen and junior Mason Chin, Alpha Tao Omega Recruitment co-chairs, introduce themselves to potential new members for their pre-Recruitment promotion on Instagram on Jan. 17. Hagen and Chin said they faced obstacles during Recruitment but are pleased with their chapter's new members. Photo Courtesy of Alpha Tao OmegaWhen planning for 2020-2021 Recruitment last … [Read more...] about Despite Delayed Spring Recruitment, IFC Organizations Report Satisfaction
Greek Life Navigates Online Recruitment
Active members of Kappa Kappa Gamma embrace their new members after receiving their bids in Firestone Fieldhouse during Bid Night 2019. Pepperdine's Panhellenic Association decided to hold sorority recruitment virtually this semester. Photo courtesy of Megan ThomasPepperdine canceling all in-person instruction for the fall 2020 semester meant the University's Greek … [Read more...] about Greek Life Navigates Online Recruitment
Need for Skead: The Rare Walk-On Senior
Senior Robbie Skead poses for his first (and last) Pepperdine Basketball Media Day. Photo courtesy of Robbie SkeadHe’s the senior class president. Former Lausanne abroad student. Alpha Tau Omega executive board member. Participant in every intramural sport. Robbie Skead is well known and fully engaged on Pepperdine’s campus. But Division I basketball player on a … [Read more...] about Need for Skead: The Rare Walk-On Senior
For First Time Ever, Theta Takes First Prize in PUTYCD
Kappa Alpha Theta wows audience members with a surprise confetti finish. Photo by Milan Loiacono. For the 13th consecutive year, Psi Upsilon hosts Psi U Think You Can Dance (PUTYCD), packing the Caf with students eager to cheer on their friends for charity. This year, Psi Upsilon sold almost 500 tickets and raised $18,858 for its philanthropy, Conquer Paralysis Now (CPN), … [Read more...] about For First Time Ever, Theta Takes First Prize in PUTYCD
