Dean apologizes for use of Convo as forum; SGA president defiant.By Christina LittlefieldGraduate Assistant Student Government Association President Ben Elliott stepped up to the microphone in between songs by the Christian band Ten Shekel Shirts at Wednesday’s Convocation and delivered an eight-minute tirade against the Graphic student newspaper. It is thought to be the first … [Read more...] about Elliott blasts Graphic
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Anti-Sigma Nu flyer circulated on campus
In the midst of fraternity recruitment, four students dressed in costume before Songfest 2001 are featured in a defamatory leaflet. By JJ Bowman Assistant News Editor When Rachael Lawson took a picture of four friends she never thought the photo would become so famous — or scandalous. In the early morning hours during the first Monday of fraternity recruitment, residence halls … [Read more...] about Anti-Sigma Nu flyer circulated on campus
Film minor coming soon to a classroom near you
By David SchlaisStaff Writer It’s been a long haul, but Professor Dr. Michael Gose has pulled it together. Gose started pushing to introduce the film minor into Pepperdine’s curriculum back in 1986. Gose said that since the introduction of his “Social Science in Films” course in 1987, he’s seen an overwhelming student response to the study of film. Years later, with help from … [Read more...] about Film minor coming soon to a classroom near you
Greek councils form new judicial group
By Sarah CarrilloNews Assistant The next time a sorority of fraternity is caught throwing a wild party it won’t have to answer to the Judicial Review Committee. Instead, a new group composed of Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic members will be overseeing the disciplinary actions of the Greek community. The Greek Judicial Board is still in its planning stages, but will … [Read more...] about Greek councils form new judicial group
How holy are these hallowed halls?
How professors ensure that God is finding his way into the curriculum of Pepperdine. By Laurie Babinski Editor in Chief Is it a prayer before class? A discussion of God and evolution? Or maybe how religion influenced the Founding Fathers? A $2-million grant from the Lilly Foundation engineered by the Center for Faith and Learning has sparked a resurgent interest in ensuring … [Read more...] about How holy are these hallowed halls?