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WASC report calls for clarity unity openness

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  Another phase of Pepperdine's reaffirmation of its accreditation was completed Monday as the WASC issued its full Capacity and Preparatory Review Report. The topics covered in the report focused on issues of faculty cohesiveness university and student assessment and planning and direction.    This phase the Capacity and Preparatory Review (CPR) is the second of … [Read more...] about WASC report calls for clarity unity openness

Men's rugby alumni teach undergrads a painful lesson

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The sun shone brightly and the air was still Saturday morning as the Pepperdine men's rugby team painted lines on the grass and assembled goal posts on Alumni Field in preparation for the annual alumni game. The rugby team finished the fall preseason 5-0-1 but suffered its first loss to the band of alumni almost 30 players 66-12. The first try was scored in the early minutes of … [Read more...] about Men's rugby alumni teach undergrads a painful lesson

Is it a 'silly' ban?

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  Both kids and adults across the nation can be found sporting a rainbow of thin stretchy bracelets in a broad array of shapes from everything to sea animals ice cream cones or Justin Bieber. The Silly Bandz craze has officially become the hottest toy trend among people of all ages.  Parents fight over limited supplies and celebrities request personalized packages but … [Read more...] about Is it a 'silly' ban?

Government cheese smells of corruption

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is trying to kill you.  And according to a Nov. 6 expose in The New York Times their weapon of choice is cheese. Last year the USDA gave $5.3 million to Dairy Management a non-profit dairy industry group that makes a living assaulting your arteries. The organization's $140 million budget is also heavily financed by a … [Read more...] about Government cheese smells of corruption