Photos by Sarah Malone Hidden in the Santa Monica hills sits the Calamigos Ranch, one of Malibu’s most prominent wedding venues, home to the Biggest Loser Resort and — as of Jan. 2 — new off-campus housing for sophomores. About 11.5 miles from campus, the 130 acres of land features various recreational activities from horseback riding to hiking in the Santa Monica hills … [Read more...] about HRL reflects on Calamigos after one month
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Depression is a risk for students
Photo by Kristina HsiehAssistant Director of the Seaver Counseling Center Robert Scholz led a convocation Wednesday about depression, and the best way to deal with it as a victim or a friend. In 2011, 12 percent of Pepperdine students reported feeling depressed. “People often describe depression as a numbness, so you’re numb to the world, and even numb to … [Read more...] about Depression is a risk for students
Alumnus, Sen. Wright found guilty of fraud
Former Wave state Sen. Roderick Wright of Inglewood, a Democrat, made splashes in Sacramento, Calif., after recently being convicted of eight accounts of voter fraud, perjury and a false declaration of candidacy. He faces a maximum prison sentence of eight years and four months. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, in a scandal that freshman Robbie Robles referred to as “Wright-gate,” … [Read more...] about Alumnus, Sen. Wright found guilty of fraud
Bishop preaches justice at MLK chapel
Photo by Allison Hubbard Every pew in Stauffer Chapel was packed with students on Tuesday, Jan. 21 to commemorate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Along with celebrating the Civil Rights Movement and the push for equality, Bishop Darrell L. Bush, a prison chaplain for more than 20 years in LA County, shared his personal story of finding freedom. “I want to … [Read more...] about Bishop preaches justice at MLK chapel
$1 million granted for Chemistry Summer Research
This summer, Pepperdine will be hosting the John Stauffer Endowment for Undergraduate Summer Research in Chemistry, giving 10 to 12 chemistry students the opportunity to do intensive research for 11 weeks. The John Stauffer Charitable Trust has made the program possible, by offering up to $1 million in a challenge grant, matching the University per dollar raised with the … [Read more...] about $1 million granted for Chemistry Summer Research