Wednesday night brought students, faculty and friends to Smothers Theatre for the first annual Waves of Innovation Talks. With 158 applications submitted, eight semi-finalists were selected by the Waves of Innovation Committee to present their ideas in hopes of gaining funding for their projects. The semi-finalists were given $5,000 in preparation for the talks. Waves of … [Read more...] about $450,000 awarded: First WIT presents new possibilities
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LSAT test-taking drops at School of Law
The number of law school applicants is at its lowest point since 1998 with a 45 percent drop in last year’s October Law School Admission Test (LSAT) takers since 2009, according to The Wall Street Journal in 2013. Fewer people are choosing to put themselves through the grueling, half-day, reasoning test. According to the Law School Admission Council — the organization in … [Read more...] about LSAT test-taking drops at School of Law
Waves steamroll expectations
Photo by Marissa Padilla Few people outside of the coaches and players understand the blood, sweat and tears behind this season of men’s basketball. The team closed the 2012-13 season with a dismal 4-12 record in conference play, which left a bitter taste in the hearts and minds of Waves members and supporters. To add insult to injury, Pepperdine was ranked 10th and last … [Read more...] about Waves steamroll expectations
Not just another success story: Jason Allred
All-American alum, Jason Allred, wins at life even when it’s not all fair(ways). Childhood dreams cannot become a reality without steadfast determination, perseverance through routine and — for those lucky enough to have that certain magic in their genes — talent. Former All-American and Pepperdine alum Jason Allred has been chasing his childhood dreams ever since he was, … [Read more...] about Not just another success story: Jason Allred
Two Pepperdine Waves compete on Fox’s ‘Masterchef’
Photo Courtesy of Amy Pezeshkifar After auditioning against thousands of others across the country, the Season 5 "Masterchef" Top 30 contestants have been revealed. Two of the Top 30 competing in the cooking competition are Waves. "Masterchef" takes home cooks with passion and crowns one MasterChef. "Masterchef" is "the biggest culinary competition anywhere in the … [Read more...] about Two Pepperdine Waves compete on Fox’s ‘Masterchef’