Photo courtesy of commons.wikimedia.orgIt’s already April, and soon the school year will be winding down for summer. For almost four months, many students will be faced with freedom and extra time that can only be dreamt about now, three weeks before finals. No matter what summer consists of — jobs, internships, relaxation or summer school — there comes an … [Read more...] about Summer-Themed Movies Bring You Back
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Summer Music Spotlight: Festivals
Photo Courtesy of T. Tseng From downtown to Santa Monica , up the coast to San Francisco, to the valley of Coachella and the desert of Nevada, artists filled the summer air in several music festivals. Coachella The silver lining of finals is the much anticipated Coachella music festival in Indio, Calif. Over the past few years, the festival has duplicated itself into two … [Read more...] about Summer Music Spotlight: Festivals
$1 million granted for Chemistry Summer Research
This summer, Pepperdine will be hosting the John Stauffer Endowment for Undergraduate Summer Research in Chemistry, giving 10 to 12 chemistry students the opportunity to do intensive research for 11 weeks. The John Stauffer Charitable Trust has made the program possible, by offering up to $1 million in a challenge grant, matching the University per dollar raised with the … [Read more...] about $1 million granted for Chemistry Summer Research
Beaches are for everyone
Photo by Marisa Padilla The end of summer in Malibu is not so much a death knell as it is for other communities. For Malibuites, fall rings in a new dawn of open parking, smaller lines and less traffic. One complaint heard year-round, however, remains the public’s use and access of the Malibu beaches. Most of the confusion arises at the high-tide line. Mandated by the … [Read more...] about Beaches are for everyone
Give a Benjamin, Get Housing
Art by Alexander Hayes Students occupy about 25 percent of housing beds during the summer. The other beds are either filled by conference guests, or they undergo renovations or facility maintenance. “The dean of Seaver College made the decision to reduce the room cost on the Malibu campus and eliminate the IP program fee [during the summer],” Seaver Budget Manager Jody … [Read more...] about Give a Benjamin, Get Housing