AIRAN SCRUBYNews Editor Students from a variety of majors are coming together in a classroom setting to make their dreams come true. The class, Artistic Entrepreneurship and Technology, is listed through the Business Division, but all students may participate. The course was added to Pepperdine’s curriculum this year, and is taught by a visiting professor, Dr. Elliot McGucken. … [Read more...] about New business class connects student passion with capital
New program protects students
CARA VAN METERAssistant Art Editor Last week, Pepperdine's Information Technology department announced the implementation of a new information security program designed to deter identity theft and other forms of electronic crime. At the beginning of 2005, Pepperdine's senior director of Data Center Services, Kathee Robings, took on a second role with the newly created title of … [Read more...] about New program protects students
New park needed for beautification
Rachel JohnsonStaff Writer One of the first things I noticed upon my return from overseas was a sign in the open field behind Malibu Colony, proclaiming the land to be the future site of the Malibu Legacy Park. Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, Malibu is known for its natural beauty. Yet many areas in Malibu, especially along Pacific Coast Highway, are downright … [Read more...] about New park needed for beautification
Cell phones banned in cars
RICHARD NAVANews Assistant Pepperdine students and California residents will soon be forced to put away cell phones while on the road as part of a new law aimed to increase public safety. According to the California Highway Patrol Web site, cellular phone usage while driving is the No. 1 cause of car accidents among distracted drivers. This statistic was figured in 2001 and … [Read more...] about Cell phones banned in cars
New professor rank considered
CURRY CHANDLERAssistant News Editor While university administrators are gearing up to fundraise for future building projects, there is also talk of finding funds to create a new rank for faculty members. The proposed “University Professor” rank, which has been introduced into discussion by Provost Darryl Tippens, was the subject of a meeting between faculty members and the … [Read more...] about New professor rank considered