I don’t know about you, but if I am speaking frankly (and I like to speak frankly), this year has been a difficult one. If you cannot relate, then just try to appreciate my difficult life for a moment. Have pity on your fellow student who is feeling... well… burnt out? Lots of uphills, very few downhills and every turn seemed to bring another boulder to scramble over. Exams … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Cookie Night (avoiding the burnout… literally)
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Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball Advances to MPSF Semifinals
Photos by Alysha Tsuji With a roaring crowd filling the bleachers, No. 2 Pepperdine men's volleyball beat No. 7 Long Beach State in the MPSF Quarterfinals, 3-1, on April 19 in Firestone Fieldhouse. Senior Kyle Gerrans finished with a team-high 17 kills. Junior Josh Taylor and sophomore Matt Tarantino followed close behind 14 and 10, respectively. Junior Matt West nailed a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball Advances to MPSF Semifinals
Sophomore SGA reps host final town hall
Photo by Esther KangThe sophomore Student Government Association representatives hosted their semesterly town hall Wednesday between Sigma and Morgan on Greek Road. The sophomore class was invited to get Chik-fil-A, bananas and Nutella and class t-shirts. Before receiving their free t-shirts, sophomores heard the representatives discuss some initiatives and resolutions that … [Read more...] about Sophomore SGA reps host final town hall
Dean of Seaver chosen as new provost
Photo by Kailyn NeilPresident Andrew K. Benton announced that Dean of Seaver College Rick Marrs would serve as the university’s new provost starting Aug. 1, according to an email Benton sent to students and faculty Wednesday morning, announcing the decision. “As a longtime member of our Pepperdine community, Dean Marrs brings remarkable skill, strong values, … [Read more...] about Dean of Seaver chosen as new provost
Deceased landscape worker honored
Photo by Marisa Padilla Landscaping Services workers Juan Cueto Hernandez and Ignacio Alamillo were talking together on May 10, 2011, like they did every day. When the two became work partners, they developed a close friendship. Cueto teased Alamillo about the day’s midday soccer pickup match at the lacrosse field, a tradition between landscape workers. Alamillo wasn’t … [Read more...] about Deceased landscape worker honored





