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‘Gimme generation’ keeps asking for more

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Previous generations have been labeled for the difficulties they faced or the accomplishments they owned. But now, ours is being titled by some as the “gimme” generation based on the severely misled sense of entitlement that has infiltrated our era. And now, society is watching as millions are making the sluggish transition from being snobby children to unconstrained … [Read more...] about ‘Gimme generation’ keeps asking for more

Banished to the shadows

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Mark Twain once said, “As an example to others, and not that I care for moderation myself, it has always been my rule never to smoke when asleep, and never to refrain from smoking when awake.” Unfortunately, not all share Mr. Clemens’ awesome proclivities toward ingesting carcinogens, particularly the Pepperdine student body. In fact, it seems to me that in the minds of … [Read more...] about Banished to the shadows

Convocation undergoes changes to improve efficiency and safety

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Here’s the plan: The ticket system was scrapped, the student workforce has doubled and there will only be one open convocation event per night. This semester, convocation has been simplified to improve efficiency and order. The convocation division has decided to sponsor only one event per night, open to all students, as opposed to the old system of two or three a night. Club … [Read more...] about Convocation undergoes changes to improve efficiency and safety

Mountain lion sightings uncommon on campus

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DPS reports rare actual sightings of mountain lions on campus The Malibu Times recently reported that the mountain lion population in the Santa Monica Mountains have been decreasing due to the loss of habitat and recently, poaching. Mountain lions have been a topic of concern to the Pepperdine community since last year, when multiple community emails and notices were issued … [Read more...] about Mountain lion sightings uncommon on campus