The University Management Committee (UMC) is considering tightening its current regulations with regards to smoking cigarettes on campus. As early as fall 2012, Pepperdine could become a smoke-free university. Although it would be referred to as a smoke-free campus, smoking would be allowed in designated areas. If the UMC formally approves the policy change, smokers would have … [Read more...] about Put it out: University considers tighter restrictions on smoking
Marred vehicles magnify Malibu Inn marketing crusade
Last week after an unexpected rainfall, residents parked in Rho Parking Lot walked to their cars to discover a flyer promoting a Malibu Inn event stuck to their windows. When they attempted to remove the laminated, wet flyer from the glass, one half of the sticker remained glued to their window. A walk through Rho today reveals many drivers have yet to successfully peel or … [Read more...] about Marred vehicles magnify Malibu Inn marketing crusade
‘Die Fledermaus’ ready to fly
Famous singer Maria Callas once said: “An opera begins long before the curtain goes up.” This quote pertains perfectly to Pepperdine’s upcoming production of “Die Fledermaus,” since cast members of the opera have been working night and day since early last semester to give its audience a show to remember. “Die Fledermaus,” translated literally as “The Bat,” took the Smothers … [Read more...] about ‘Die Fledermaus’ ready to fly
Academy Award nominee shares stage with student
Little-known to many Pepperdine students is a local stage company just north of Pepperdine on PCH. The Malibu Stage Company began in 1990 at Pepperdine’s own Smothers Theatre. Its current production, “Kimberly Akimbo,” opens today, featuring a Pepperdine sophomore and directed by an adjunct communication professor. Kimberly Akimbo is the story of a teenager with a rare disease … [Read more...] about Academy Award nominee shares stage with student
Common myths about Pepperdine dispelled
Last summer, Pepperdine received some buzz after being featured in two different top 10 lists. One, by GQ, cited Pepperdine as one of the douchiest colleges in the country. While the other, by the Huffington Post, cited Pepperdine as one of the trendiest colleges in the country. At the same time, a couple of other lesser-known entities (mainly blogs) also featured Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Common myths about Pepperdine dispelled