Photo Courtesy of Alison Spann At 9 years old, Alison Spann tragically lost both parents. Today, she looks to a bright future as a senior and student-leader at Seaver college. It all started with 9/11. The day that will forever live in infamy for the United States was especially meaningful for Johnny Michael Spann, father of senior Alison Spann. After the attacks on the Twin … [Read more...] about Perseverance defies fatalities
Pepperdine University
Best DPS Reports of the Summer 08.26.13
8/26/13 11:59 a.m. Incidents – Annoying Phone Call (s) Location: Malibu campus Summary: A student reported receiving unwanted and annoying phone calls from an ex-boyfriend. 8/27/13 2:23 p.m. Crimes – Larceny/Theft – Petty Theft Location: Housing Reception Area Summary: A student reported their bicycle that was parked in front of the building was stolen. 8/27/13 7:38 … [Read more...] about Best DPS Reports of the Summer 08.26.13
426 miles, a tribute
My odometer plodded upward as I pedaled through San Francisco, Monterrey, Big Sur, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura. Miles drifted by along with seaweed and dangerously overconfident RV drivers. The Pacific Coast bike route follows Highway 1 from Canada to Mexico, meandering though farmland, suburbs and seaside bluffs. The directions are simple: Keep the Pacific on the … [Read more...] about 426 miles, a tribute
Housing office updates tech and security
Technological changes are taking place on a backdrop of on-campus housing at maximum capacity. There are more than 2,200 students on campus, and housing is operating at 105 percent of its designed capacity, according to HRL. “There was more demand than we have space for. We have had the largest freshman class two years in a row, and we may have to restrict juniors and seniors … [Read more...] about Housing office updates tech and security
Self-actualization comes in the form of a Hot Pocket
Freshmen, welcome and calm down. It’s just college; in a few weeks, you’ll hate it just like you hate everything else in life. College is kind of like a Chipotle burrito — it’s so amazing in theory, but once you near the end of it, you’re like, “bleh,” and kind of want your money back. Again though, WELCOME! To the rest of you, somehow it has happened ... again. A fresh … [Read more...] about Self-actualization comes in the form of a Hot Pocket