Photo Courtesy of Jim Russi Barefooted and surfboard in hand, California residents show state pride by riding the waves. Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1782 on Aug. 20, officially declaring surfing as California’s state sport. The bill advocates for surfing culture to take a national and global leadership role in promoting sustainability, while also acknowledging … [Read more...] about Surf’s Up: Surfing Officially Named California’s State Sport
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Groups Work to to End Food Insecurity on Campus
Photos by Kaelin Mendez A coalition of clubs and organizations on campus including Swipe Out Hunger, Dining Services, Student Affairs, SGA, Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Food Recovery Network are working to target and combat food insecurity on campus, Stacy Rothberg, associate dean of Student Affairs, said. Their plan is to institute a program that will allow … [Read more...] about Groups Work to to End Food Insecurity on Campus
Pepp Law Hosts Annual Diversity Week
Photos courtesy of the Pepperdine School of LawPepperdine Law School advocated and supported their heterogeneous student body last week with their annual Diversity Week. This consists of three consecutive days with an event on each day meant to honor a wide array of cultures: Global Village Day, Open Conversation and an interfaith diversity panel. The week began Tuesday Sept. … [Read more...] about Pepp Law Hosts Annual Diversity Week
Santa Monica College Begins Construction on Malibu Campus
Photos by Alexx CausleySanta Monica College recently received approval to start construction on their 27,500 square foot satellite campus in Malibu. At the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, Sept. 21, elected officials such as Malibu Mayor Rick Mullen, LA County District 3 Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and Santa Monica Board of Trustees Chair Barry Snell spoke publicly about the … [Read more...] about Santa Monica College Begins Construction on Malibu Campus
Pepperdine Honors University History at Annual Founders’ Day Celebration
Photos by Shuyue LuoPepperdine celebrated its 81st anniversary on Founders' Day this Wednesday to show appreciation for the university's founder George Pepperdine and to commemorate the early beginnings of the university.The celebration in Firestone Fieldhouse included an academic professional procession that introduced faculty, student representatives from the graduating … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Honors University History at Annual Founders’ Day Celebration