By Andrea BandaA&E Editor Pepperdine is joining colleges across the nation embracing more restrictive smoking practices. While the university has not yet completely banned the habit, a committee approved a new policy Monday effective next fall that bans smoking in several areas of lower campus completely — including Joslyn Plaza, Adamson Plaza, the area around the … [Read more...] about Smokers corralled to specific areas
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Seaver graduate's miraculous recovery covered by CNN, L.A. Times In late December, Pepperdine alumnus Ryan Corbin was featured on a Christmas special of “Larry King Live” on CNN and in an Los Angeles Times article about the power of prayer. Corbin suffered severe brain injuries from a fall he sustained in June 2001. As he lay in a coma, doctors doubted that he would recover … [Read more...] about News Briefs
Public Saftey Report
(Nov. 25-Jan. 13) 11/25/02 • 11:39 • Miscellaneous Conduct Violation Location: Public Safety Office Summary: A student was found in possession of false identification cards. Case referred to DPS investigations. 11/25/02 • 13:48 • Vehicle Accident with Injuries Location: Seaver Drive Summary: Public Safety officers and the Los Angeles County Fire … [Read more...] about Public Saftey Report
National & International
U.S. troops amassing in Persian Gulf WASHINGTON — By mid to late February, the U.S. military force in the Persian Gulf could exceed 150,000 soldiers, according to military officials. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld has signed three large deployment orders to send reinforcements of troops, armor, warships and combat aircraft. In the latest order, 27,000 troops are being … [Read more...] about National & International
SGA: Students in a pinch can finally call ‘Safe Rides’
By Crystal LuongNews Assistant After months of waiting, the Student Government Association’s Safe Rides Program has officially launched into full operation. Students can now take advantage of Safe Rides whether in an emergency, stranded by a broken car or in a condition that prohibits driving and get discounted cab fare either to campus or their off-campus residence. … [Read more...] about SGA: Students in a pinch can finally call ‘Safe Rides’