Pepperdine has been operating under the watchful eye of the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) in recent weeks — and WASC has been hard at work critiquing the university from every angle, ranging from academics to campus life. And with their presence, hopes are high for smaller majors to see a dramatic change in faculty. Majors, especially those from the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Diverse faculty fosters well-rounded students
Campus fire drills test communication system
Scheduled fire drills will be taking place this week between Oct. 3 and 4 throughout various locations on Pepperdine’s campus. Over 50 buildings will be evacuated including all residential living areas, athletic and recreational buildings and academic facilities on the Malibu campus. These drills are being administered to test the multiple technology outlets Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Campus fire drills test communication system
Mitt Romney’s Etch-a-Sketch Moment
It was the moment that Mitt Romney’s campaign has been promising all along, and yet it still caught President Obama and his campaign by surprise — the Etch-a-Sketch moment. It happened on the stage of the first presidential debate in Denver, where Mitt Romney, already backed into a corner, pulled off a desperate maneuver to save his floundering campaign: he lied, unabashedly … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney’s Etch-a-Sketch Moment
Athletics honors renowned Waves
Men’s Basketball Former coach Tom Asbury will join many others who will be inducted into the Pepperdine Athletic Hall of Fame. Asbury was named the West Coast Conference Coach of the Year in 1991 and 1992. During the nine years that Asbury served as assistant coach (1980-1988), the Waves had a 167-97 record with four NCAA Tournament appearances. The only three championships … [Read more...] about Athletics honors renowned Waves
Ballin’ On A Budget: This Week’s Online Savings
Whether you work ten jobs or are barely working, it is always hard to resist a good sale. Lucky for you, the shopping realm is as close as your nearest Mac or PC. Online shopping is a new-age convenience that most of us frequently (sometimes too frequently) take advantage of. But just because it’s online doesn’t mean you can’t save a buck or two! Subsidize that Shipping & … [Read more...] about Ballin’ On A Budget: This Week’s Online Savings