TROY SENIKStaff Writer Thomas Jefferson spoke virtuously in 1817 as he attempted to build support for the Elementary School Act; “[We proposed a plan] to avail the commonwealth of those talents and virtues which nature has sown as liberally among the poor as rich, and which are lost to their country by the want of means for their cultivation.” Eight years after leaving the … [Read more...] about Public school system must change in near future
Female majority likely permanent
GLORIA SHELLERAssistant Perspectives Editor It’s not hard to see when walking around campus that there are clearly more women than men at Pepperdine. There are more women’s freshmen dorms, more sororities and even more women working at the Graphic. In a meeting with a member of the administration, it was said that Pepperdine is looking to admit more men to Seaver. At first, … [Read more...] about Female majority likely permanent
French protesters react to unfair law
THIBAUT THOMASContributing Writer In 1789, when a Parisian crowd was demonstrating furiously in front of his palace, King Louis XVI asked, “Is it a riot?” and was answered, “No Sir, it is a revolution.’’ These kinds of things seems to happen a lot in France. Since 1981, the French like to demonstrate furiously against their government every five years or so. And the students, … [Read more...] about French protesters react to unfair law
Pets problems? PETS911.com can help
Liz AbendStaff Writer It is surprising that an organization that saves millions of lives, reunites loved ones and shelters the homeless has received little publicity. However, PETS911.com is an organization that does not overlook the value of pets, providing resources for everything from pet adoption to PetAlert, a system that helps track lost or runaway pets. Stacey Candella, … [Read more...] about Pets problems? PETS911.com can help
Pep hires Tammy Selby as a new Disability Services director
C’Lesa KayStaff Writer Pepperdine’s office of Disability Services has hired a new director, Tammy Selby, to provide equal opportunities for students with physical and learning disabilities. On April 5, Selby will have been director for four months and she has been tremendously busy learning the details of her job description and doing everything in her power to aid the disabled … [Read more...] about Pep hires Tammy Selby as a new Disability Services director