By Michael TravisNews Editor Pepperdine University launched a new era for its Department of Public Safety when it announced the appointment Friday of Earl Carpenter as the new director. Carpenter promptly said in an interview with the Graphic that the department will set a new course — focusing on playing a more service-oriented role in the campus community. “The most … [Read more...] about Public Safety gets new director, different focus
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Safe Rides program planned; election winners announced
By Jamilee LambertStaff Writer Pepperdine students will now have a safe way out of a potentially dangerous situation. With the increasing number of auto accidents involving Seaver students recently, SGA felt that driving safety at Pepperdine should be a priority. This was one of the reasons for the creation of the Safe Rides program, where students can call for a ride if they … [Read more...] about Safe Rides program planned; election winners announced
National & International
Dutch become first to legalize euthanasia AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — The Netherlands became the first country to legalize euthanasia Monday, finally putting into law a practice that has been tolerated for two decades. The Dutch parliament sparked controversy last April when it voted to make such a law, with many opponents drawing parallels with Nazi Germany. But Dutch doctors … [Read more...] about National & International
The Center for Communication and Business
By Laurie BabinskiEditor in Chief First the administration was housed there. Then, when Thornton Administrative Center was built, the Communication division and the Department of Public Safety called it a temporary home. And now, 17 years after the Communication and Business divisions were promised new digs on the pad at the intersection of Seaver and Presidents’ drives, the … [Read more...] about The Center for Communication and Business
Pepperdine’s controversial neighbor
Land Developer Brian Sweeney angers the Malibu community with plans to develop the land adjacent to the Malibu campus.By Jennifer MuirOnline Editor A land speculator who recently purchased 610 acres of the majestic mountains surrounding Pepperdine plans to build six homes on the property, tearing down part of a historical avocado grove and constructing a fire access road that … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s controversial neighbor