Art by Autumn HardwickAs a Chicago White Sox fan, I was disappointed watching my team fall to the Houston Astros in the ALDS on Oct. 12, but that’s a discussion for another time. Instead, let’s delve into the White Sox's past. I mean, waaay into their past.Bluntly stated, “Shoeless” Joe Jackson should be in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Joe Jackson is a Shoe-in for Hall of Fame
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IP Applicants Face Competitive Odds for 2022-23 Programs
Outside Pepperdine's International Programs office is a map displaying the locations students can explore through study abroad programs. This year, 1,010 students applied before the priority deadline, wrote Greg Muger, director of Malibu offices for International Programs. Photo by Samantha Torre First-year Rebecca Barish always wanted to go to Switzerland and said she … [Read more...] about IP Applicants Face Competitive Odds for 2022-23 Programs
Pepperdine Undergoes Another Cycle of WSCUC Evaluation
The sun sets over the Malibu campus Nov. 3. The WSCUC team completed their virtual visit to Pepperdine on Oct. 22 and will release a report with its evaluations by mid-March 2022. Photo by William Bacon After a week of community members interviewing with WSCUC officials, WSCUC will release a report with its evaluations of Pepperdine by mid-March 2022, said Kevin Worthen, the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Undergoes Another Cycle of WSCUC Evaluation
‘Don’t Touch My Kid’: Malibu Moms Stage Anti-Vaccine Mandate Protest Near Pier
A gathering of people raise their signs outside the Malibu Pier to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools. Members of Cali Free, a local group, said they came out to speak out against the mandate. Photo by Emily Shaw Correction: An earlier published version misreported Jameson's sign A group of Malibu moms took to the pier to protest vaccine mandates in schools, hoping … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t Touch My Kid’: Malibu Moms Stage Anti-Vaccine Mandate Protest Near Pier
Opinion: A Reality Check for Pepperdine’s Rankings
Art by Vivian Hsia For the second consecutive year, the U.S. News & World Report ranked Pepperdine University No. 49 in Best National Universities. But what does that mean? Although it is impressive that Pepperdine maintained its top 50 position, the static standing signifies the University has a lot of potential to raise its ranking. To climb the ranks, Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Opinion: A Reality Check for Pepperdine’s Rankings