By Jordan MorrisStaff Writer Sixty incoming freshmen participated in the broadening of Pepperdine University’s curriculum this year with their enrollment in the inaugural Social Action and Justice Colloquium, a four-course series that, like the Great Books Colloquium, provides an alternative to the Freshman Seminar and other core general education requirements. The colloquium … [Read more...] about Social action colloquium draws crowd
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Open school board spots affect students, faculty
By Andrea BandaAssistant Opinions Editor The composition of faces that craft and develop the educational policy of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is set to change Nov. 5. With the retirement of members Pam Brady and Thomas Pratt, as well as the end of terms for two other board members, President Julia Brownley and Brenda Gottfried, four positions are … [Read more...] about Open school board spots affect students, faculty
Leaving L.A.?
The Valley will choose to remain under L.A. jurisdiction or become its own city Nov. 5By Nicholas JulianStaff Writer For years, residents of San Gabriel Valley have battled to secede from the historic city of Los Angeles. On Nov. 5, years of dispute and conflict will finally come to an end when voters take to the polls to decide whether the Valley will become a city of its … [Read more...] about Leaving L.A.?
Pep students raise money for sick kids
By Crystal LuongStaff Writer Pepperdine is catching the next wave of philanthropy through Up ‘Til Dawn, the newest student organization to impact campus culture. Up ‘Til Dawn’s goal is to raise $50,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, with the support and efforts of student teams for the next three months. As director of Up Til’ Dawn, junior Kyle Packham, junior … [Read more...] about Pep students raise money for sick kids
Beach clean up tops Nov. 5 ballot
Proposition for $3.44 billion water supply improvements highlights ballot choicesBy Maya Minwary--Assistant Lifestyles Editor &Nicholas Julian--Staff Writer Malibu’s Surfrider Beach is notorious for its high levels of bacterial contamination and ongoing health hazards to the thousands of beach enthusiasts, who travel there each year. Several water bonds have been proposed … [Read more...] about Beach clean up tops Nov. 5 ballot