Pepperdine Graphic

the Graphic

Urban Fringes

by

Photos by Trevor MartinezFrom busy freeways to the pursuit of cheap parking, a day trip to Los Angeles is not always for the faint of heart. Fortunately, Southern California has a wealth of unique suburban towns removed of LA's tourist traps and traffic jams. Here are three of our favorites within a two hour drive of campus.Redlands — 1 hour, 40 minute driveOften passed … [Read more...] about Urban Fringes

Foley Got the Big Picture

by

Nestled between an iridescent vineyard in Agoura Hills is a grandiose abode and photography warehouse owned by Kevin Foley, Pepperdine alumnus (’89) and fashion and entertainment photographer. Besides his 13 Cosmopolitan Covers, he's shot for People, Us, Elle, Marie Claire, along with several European magazines. Foley attributes his time work for Pepperdine University's … [Read more...] about Foley Got the Big Picture

Pepperdine Maintains Its Stance Against Marijuana

by

Graphic by Kylie Myers   By California law, a college student must be at least 21 and more than 1,000 feet from any school campus to consume marijuana. For a Pepperdine student, smoking at Malibu Country Mart would roughly quadruple this legal distance requirement — that is, until the student double-checked Pepperdine's Student Handbook. Although recreational use … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Maintains Its Stance Against Marijuana

Herbert V. Nootbaar Passes at 108 Years Old

by

Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityFor the first time in years, November 8 passed without a massive birthday party for Herbert V. Nootbaar, who turned 108 years old. Global Justice Program Director Jim Gash said Nootbaar typically threw a themed celebration with close to 150 guests each year. Due to his deteriorating health, however, Nootbaar's final birthday party did not … [Read more...] about Herbert V. Nootbaar Passes at 108 Years Old