John Tocci/Assistant Photo Editor Jaimie FranklinAssistant News Editor Pepperdine’s Cottontail Ranch, a 23-acre summer camp and retreat center in the Santa Monica Mountains, will be closed in July due to “deteriorating facilities” and economic problems. Located in Calabasas just off of Malibu Canyon Road, the ranch’s unique location served as a recreational facility since the … [Read more...] about Cottontail Ranch to close due to economic problems
Dean David Baird’s Distinguished Lecture Series update
Peter HamiltonStaff Writer So far this year Dean David Baird’s Distinguished Lecture Series has been popular with students and faculty. With speakers like U.S. Senator John Kerry and Dr. Leonard Shlain, chairman of laparoscopic surgery at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, this year's lectures have been interesting, and more importantly, crowd-pleasing. … [Read more...] about Dean David Baird’s Distinguished Lecture Series update
Elections may be cancelled
Kate SchwartzStaff Writer The Pepperdine student body is creating voting setbacks for the SGA special elections. In the fall elections a lack of candidates left three senator seats vacant. Students were then appointed by executive board members to fill the positions that remained vacant after the cancelled November special elections. This semester’s special elections closely … [Read more...] about Elections may be cancelled
Student Bill of Rights raises controversy
Shannon KellyNews Editor A student group called “Pepperdine Student Bill of Rights” has drafted a constitution aspiring to, among other things, “demote the generally unfair and ensure the progressing of those who disagree with the powers that be.” It is making plans to move beyond grassroots stages and on to addressing and involving the administration as well as SGA according … [Read more...] about Student Bill of Rights raises controversy
Pep swimmers sink Northridge, battle frigid pool conditions
Shuhei Matsuo Assistant Sports Editor “There is a pretty high standard within and outside [of the team],” Dunphy said. “But the standard is on the wall, and it’s a championship. It is an honor that [people] expect us to be good.” The Pepperdine swimming and diving team began its spring dual meet schedule Saturday with another record. But it was not about the time; it had to do … [Read more...] about Pep swimmers sink Northridge, battle frigid pool conditions