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Pepperdine's unsung heroes: The Board

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As the school year comes to a close, it’s time to appreciate some of the people who go entirely unrecognized throughout the rest of the year: the Student Programming Board, known around campus simply as, The Board. Unbeknownst to the average Pepperdine student, the mere 12 members of The Board work tirelessly to put on such events at Blue and Orange Madness, ReelStories Film … [Read more...] about Pepperdine's unsung heroes: The Board

Tippens to stay at Pepperdine

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Pepperdine Provost Darryl Tippens will not be filling the provost position at Abilene Christian University (ACU), for which he interviewed last month. Yesterday, ACU announced that the other candidate, Dr. Robert Rhodes of New Mexico State University, will receive the position. Tippens, however, is not disappointed with the decision and is happy for ACU’s new … [Read more...] about Tippens to stay at Pepperdine

With $190,000 at stake, students deserve a democratic ICC

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The Inter-Club Council (ICC) underwent a major facelift this year. In the 2010-2011 academic year, the ICC represented $40,000 in student activities fees, while the Student Government Association (SGA) handled the remainder of the funds. In January 2011, the SGA voted to increase student activities fees from $60 to $126 per semester and allow the ICC to take over funding events … [Read more...] about With $190,000 at stake, students deserve a democratic ICC

Conversation can conquer ignorance and conditioning

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America woke up, fought a hard uphill battle and achieved political change. Then it seems some decided to take a nap or become indifferent to the war that continues to rage against racism. The battle for social change has taken far too long and produced far too few results. The alarm that rang loud enough to wake those in slumber came in the form of the shot that took Trayvon … [Read more...] about Conversation can conquer ignorance and conditioning