Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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I To VIEW This is Pepperdine University, a while beacon gazing down on the Malibu community from its high perch on the hill. The university’s tall cross stands as a visible symbol to all motorists passing by. - - ■ . The world knows Pepperdine University for its involvement with the 1984 Olympic Games. It was at our Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool that the Yugoslavian water polo team waged a successful but tough battle for the gold against the United States team captained by Terry Schroeder, himself a Pepperdine alum. Thousands of people from diverse nations traversed the appropriately bedecked Seaver campus, while the flags of participating countries flew over the game area. Naturally, Pepperdine is also well-known for hosting “Battle of the Network Stars” twice a year. This event provides the school with nationwide exposure and also allows students to meet current TV stars (although many students decide to attend only after being awakened early on the weekend by ABC-TV network-manned helicopters circling overhead). The Malibu community exhibits mixed emotions about the university and its student population. A traditional event occurs yearly during the rainy season, when students from Seaver volunteer to sandbag houses on the beach endangered by high tides and stormy weather. Tlte appreciation of the homeowners is obvious and well-founded. This year’s Paint the Malibu Pier” campaign was a definite success with the local community. Seaver students got together to paint the pier and enjoy both sunshine and camaraderie. In spite of generally good relations between the community and the school, local shopkeepers are still wary of accepting student’s checks. Hughes' Market is one such business. As senior Johanne Lieber-man said, “They made me write three S20 checks for my purchases, even though I had a major credit card. They said that Pepperdine would only guarantee checks up to $20.” Pepperdine is known throughout the United States and in many foreign countries for its hosting of the Olympic Water Polo Games and many other activities. Its ideal setting is used frequently as a shooting location for numerous films and TV shows and commercials. In spite of minor tensions, those involved with the university mix well with the local Malibu community. It is Seaver College students who most frequently shop at the local record and sundry stores and who have made John’s Garden the popular luncheon spot in Malibu. Yes. there is a basic truce between the community and the inhabitants of that shining fortress on the hill. It is based on mutual respect and acknowledged interdependence. —Kim Nelson Outside Pcrspeitives I 3

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firm irt Clockwise from top left. With students and camera crews looking on. Mark Harmon of St. Elsewhere” competes in Battle of the Set-work Stun.” Hags from competing nations fly over the Intramural field for the Olympics. Yugoslavia receives the gold medal for water polo at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool, while the U.S. proudly accepts the silver. Facing page. A 16-foot Olympic pole directs spectators to the Water polo competition. SGA member Bruce Kahl helps better Pepperdine’s image in the community by painting the Malibu Pier. 12 Outside Perspectives

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Clockwise from top right. Hand-painted murals brighten the streets of Venice. Mann’s Chinese Theater In Hollywood advertises one of the most popular movies of the year. The dty bustles under the famous Hollywood” sign. Skyscrapers rise to meet the Southern California sun In downtown LA. Malibu’s beaches prove beautiful and fascinating, especially at twilight. Facing page, clockwise from top. The Theme Restaurant is a factor in Los Angeles International Airport's unique personality. The architecture of the Bonaventure Hotel stands out among the slim, sleek downtown skyscrapers. Characteristic palm trees nobly line Santa Monica avenues. I 4 Los Angeles