KELLY DAVIESStaff Writer Going AWOL commenced Monday, sparking four days of activities intended to leave seniors with something more than a diploma. The Student Alumni Organization worked to give seniors food, advice, music and other giveaways for the event that runs until today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. By the fountain on main campus, graduating seniors signed up for SAO … [Read more...] about Seniors go through ‘a week of leaving’
Intersection of church and school
CRYSTAL LUONGNews Editor In the 19th century, religious divisions sparked a unifying movement. The result: the Church of Christ. In the 20th century, a spiritual commitment established the intersection of religion and academics. The result: Pepperdine University. Now, into the 21st century, the pairing of the Church of Christ and higher education provokes continued … [Read more...] about Intersection of church and school
Arts chair steps down
SARA ROSNERStaff Writer Sonia Sorrell Sonia Sorrell, chair of the Fine Arts Division, announced earlier this week that she would be stepping down from the post. Sorrel, who is not tenured, has been at Pepperdine since 1994 and was appointed chair in August 1999. “She’s been a good chair,” said art professor Avery Falkner. Courses taught by Sorrell include Western … [Read more...] about Arts chair steps down
A Corporate affair
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZNews Assistant Something Corporate lead singer,Andrew McMahan, stirs his audience.Photo Courtesy Ryan Birch Something Corporate did not leave its 1,450 member audience —Pepperdine or non — disappointed at Friday night’s Spring Concert, despite reservations over Student Programming Board’s band of choice, as well as controversy over most tickets being sold to … [Read more...] about A Corporate affair
Landmark split sets new courses
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZNews Assistant More than 3,000 Seaver students pay $45 to SGA and Programming Board each year, giving those entities responsibility over $135,000 of student money. Due to recent adjustments, namely separating PB from SGA, this year represents landmark moves toward responsible spending. In past years, when SGA was in charge of programming, it failed to focus … [Read more...] about Landmark split sets new courses