MEGAN FITZPATRICKStaff Writer The Las Virgenes Unified School District has continued to surpass state Academic Performance standards this year. The Academic Performance Index is determined by how well students master the states academic content standards with standardized testing. The system was established by the California Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999. The API … [Read more...] about LVUSD API Scores
Greek life hinders social scene, community on campus
Marc ChoquetteAssistant Perspectives Editor Greeks. Sure, they were a rad bunch of people back in the 7th Century B.C. But going Greek these days is not quite the same as opening up a Gyro eatery and changing your last name to Petropoulos. No, Greek these days means the ever-popular fraternity and sorority scene on campuses. Long before the days of “Animal House,” Greek systems … [Read more...] about Greek life hinders social scene, community on campus
Kerry speaks to overflow
SAMANTHA BLONSnews assistant Sen. John Kerry’s highly anticipated speech in Smothers Theatre on Monday centered on his faith and the responsibility of Christians in politics, followed by a question and answer session with pre-selected student leaders. Some students stood outside the theatre for hours that morning, waiting for tickets to the event, which were allotted on a … [Read more...] about Kerry speaks to overflow
Sharing leftovers added to meal plan
CURRY CHANDLERAssistant News Editor Pepperdine students will have more flexibility with their meal plans this semester, following a revision of meal plan policy by housing and dining services to allow unused points to roll over. Unlike in previous years, students who have meal points left over at the end of the fall semester will be able to use them in the spring. Also, points … [Read more...] about Sharing leftovers added to meal plan
Doors closed at politicized Kerry speech
Shannon KellyPerspectives Editor A Public Safety officer made a huge mistake on Monday. Somehow he let a liberal through the guard gate resulting in a Smothers Theatre appearance by a Democratic (read — not Republican) senator — John Kerry (gasp). It is about time Pepperdine opened its doors to more people who do not fit the stereotypical conservative mold that so many … [Read more...] about Doors closed at politicized Kerry speech