It’s always a hot topic of conversation, especially at the beginning of each school year. Generic, frustrated exclamations can be heard all over campus: “I seriously ransacked the HAWC every day for a week last year, and I still had a million points left. If they carried over to this year, I wouldn’t have even had to buy a meal plan.” It’s a question everyone asks. Why … [Read more...] about Where do all the points go?
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EOC strengthens emergency preparedness
The Emergency Operations Committee is among the few groups on campus that hopes never to see its policy in action. But behind every fire drill is a whole host of risk mitigators who quietly formulate the “what ifs” of an emergency situation. “Over the years, the EOC has built up an impressive store of experience and emergency response plans, and this level of preparedness … [Read more...] about EOC strengthens emergency preparedness
Man sends threatening materials to staff member
Photos Courtesy of DPS The Department of Public Safety emailed a “Crime Prevention Notice” on Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. urging the Pepperdine community to call 911 if they come into contact with Desmond Temmer. The 47-year old white man sent “obscene and concerning materials” to a University staff member, according to the notice. Temmer is described as having brown eyes and brown … [Read more...] about Man sends threatening materials to staff member
Pro baseball player returns to Pepperdine
Photo by Allison Hubbard As children, nearly all athletes share the same dream of turning pro. No matter the sport, young athletes are coached to believe that practice makes perfect and that hard work will eventually pay off. Succeeding in any sport at the professional level is a dream not often achieved, but former Pepperdine pitcher Adam Olbrychowski’s dream started … [Read more...] about Pro baseball player returns to Pepperdine
Kim Hill hits from Firestone to Team USA
Photo Courtesy of Team USA A friend of alumnus Kim Hill (‘12) would know her favorite singer is Beyonce and her favorite movie is “Dream Girls.” She watched the show “Friends” growing up and was a Portland Trailblazers fan, supporting her hometown. Standing at an above-average 6-foot-4 height, she makes an excellent outside hitter. And height is not the only thing above … [Read more...] about Kim Hill hits from Firestone to Team USA