Photos by Cassandra Stephenson The Pepperdine facility in Calabasas opened a portion of its first floor for use as study space for students Wednesday.The space now provides study spaces, study carrels, five study rooms, a copier and printer, and librarians for students to use Sundays through Thursdays from 5 p.m. until midnight.As the Growing Seaver plan progresses, … [Read more...] about Calabasas to Become Branch Campus
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Q&A with Freshmen Class SGA Representatives
Photos by Julia Held and courtesy of Daniel Vieira Freshman Class President Meredith McCune From Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Biology major Chad Jimenez: How does it feel to be the freshman class president? What are you the most excited for? Meredith McCune: It feels good, I'm excited. I'm excited for the opportunity to get to know everyone, I feel like it's a … [Read more...] about Q&A with Freshmen Class SGA Representatives
Waves Cafe Aims to Honor Cultures Across the Globe
Photos by Milan Loiacono As students enter the Waves Cafe, they may notice more decorations hanging all around, a set up table, and the smells of spices wafting through the air. This is a part of a Sodexo initiative to spread awareness of cultural cuisine at least once per month, Pepperdine Sodexo Director of Operations Elizabeth Nepute said. "It's not about countries, … [Read more...] about Waves Cafe Aims to Honor Cultures Across the Globe
Changes Made to Student Affairs Staff
Photos Courtesy of David Humphrey, Doug Hurley and Brittany Skinner Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Student Affairs Mark Davis has announced several changes to the Student Affairs staff. During the summer, former associate dean of Students Tabatha Jones Jolivet accepted a position at Azusa Pacfic University. "It’s hard to imagine student life at Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Changes Made to Student Affairs Staff
Trigger Warning, Safe Space Use Sparks Debate
Graphic by Ella Gonzalez A recent letter from the University of Chicago to the incoming class of 2020 went viral after it denounced “safe spaces” and “trigger warnings” in higher education in August 2016. The letter has since sparked debate over political correctness, First Amendment rights and the limits of freedom of speech on college campuses across the United … [Read more...] about Trigger Warning, Safe Space Use Sparks Debate