CARA VAN METERLiving Editor If you were to peruse the archived issues of the Online Graphic or the hard copies in the dark closet we so fondly refer to as the Morgue, you might be tempted to think that Pepperdine journalists have something against Valentine’s Day. The list of former “V-day” articles includes titles like “How to pretend you had a good Valentine’s Day (even … [Read more...] about How to secure your Valentine
SGA officers debate student fee increase for next school year
BRITNEY MALONEYStaff Writer After nearly two hours of heated debate Wednesday night, SGA’s vote to propose increases in student programming fees was postponed. If passed, the resolution will increase the student programming fee from $45 a semester to $60 a semester, a 33 percent increase that would result in an additional $45,000 a year for SGA and other student … [Read more...] about SGA officers debate student fee increase for next school year
Gamblers raise the stakes
ALICIA YOUNGStaff Writer It takes one roll of the dice, and an entire university is hooked. Gambling is taking college campuses by storm, and Pepperdine is one of them. “People love to have adrenaline rushes,” sophomore Jarod Haness said. “Whether you win big or lose big, you are getting a rush.” And this rush is growing in popularity. Haness, creator of two different gambling … [Read more...] about Gamblers raise the stakes
Wedded Bliss: Pepperdine undergrads balance school and married life
CARA VAN METERLiving Editor Junior Alysha Scotten wore jeans and a T-shirt the day she became Mrs. Hayes. And though her accessories did not include the traditional white veil or bouquet, she did wear a ring on her left hand. That was nearly two years ago, and today Hayes can be seen around campus in the same outfit she wore to her wedding; jeans, a T-shirt and her ring, but … [Read more...] about Wedded Bliss: Pepperdine undergrads balance school and married life
Straus Institute appoints experienced co-directors
ANNA KINGAssistant News Editor Pepperdine University School of Law’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution is ranked as the nation’s No.-1 program in 2005 by U.S. News & World Report, and as of Jan. 23 the institute has appointed two new co-directors, Peter Robinson and Thomas Stipanowich. Robinson will serve as managing director of the institute, while Stipanowich will … [Read more...] about Straus Institute appoints experienced co-directors