Photos courtesy of University Archives When President Andrew K. Benton first stepped onto the Malibu Campus in 1984, the future of the university hung in the balance, but not in the way one might think. "We didn't have enough wastewater treatment for the future of the university," Benton said. Benton began at Pepperdine working on university regulatory matters, … [Read more...] about The Man of Few Words and Many Responsibilities: Andrew K. Benton
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Six Honored at Hall of Fame Induction Event
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics The Pepperdine Athletics Board and the Hall of Fame committee recognized four accomplished athletes and two new recipients of the Distinguished Service Award during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 14. All current Waves athletes were invited to the reception and dinner event, which included opening … [Read more...] about Six Honored at Hall of Fame Induction Event
Unite Pepperdine By Promoting Positive Changes
Art by Caitlin RoarkUnite Pepp started out this semester with another demonstration. For the second time since this group’s creation last semester, they took over the Freedom Wall to bring a message to the Pepperdine community: Even though the Good Samaritan Policy was rewritten, more steps need to be taken for students to use it confidently. In order to keep all students … [Read more...] about Unite Pepperdine By Promoting Positive Changes
Waves Weekend Draws Alumni Back into Pepp Community
Photos of Waves Weekend 2017 by Sam Petersen Next week, Pepperdine will celebrate its ninth annual Waves Weekend, an event that brings 200 to 300 alumni back to campus to celebrate alongside students, parents, faculty and friends, Chad Quiñones, associate director of Alumni Engagement for the Alumni Relations department, said. In combining alumni reunions, parents’ … [Read more...] about Waves Weekend Draws Alumni Back into Pepp Community
Staff Editorial: Mac Miller’s Death Proves Need for Drug Education
Art by Caitlin Roark News of rapper Mac Miller’s death in early September struck fans and shocked people worldwide. Found dead in his Los Angeles home, the 26-year-old singer overdosed after an arduous battle with drug addiction. Many people, especially young adults, suffer from the effects of addiction. Miller's overdose conveys the importance of college and high school … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Mac Miller’s Death Proves Need for Drug Education