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More than a month since the university announced Marrs would step down next year, the university has shelved the search for a new dean. Details about why the search for the dean has been suspended are unknown at this time. Marrs has not given reasons for his leave and said he does not plan to do so, only to cite professional matters rather than personal. The turn of events … [Read more...] about Provost's Office suspends search for Seaver dean

In past weeks, two men unaffiliated with the university have trespassed onto campus and harassed, groped and threatened female students. The men have been released from custody and the university has increased patrols since the separate incidents. In response, the Department of Public Safety has partnered with Covered 6 LLC, a group of “highly experienced trainers and … [Read more...] about Self-defense combats threats

Created by senior Charlotte Mooney and hosted through Energeia Boot Camp, Boot Camp Cancer Society met for a charity event for the American Cancer Society on Nov. 4 at Malibu Bluffs Park. The day consisted of music, a workout and a raffle for prizes. The goal was not only to raise funds for cancer research, but also to promote a healthy lifestyle. The event reached 42 … [Read more...] about Work it out for charity

Chair of the Business Administration Division Jere Yates leaned forward in his chair as his voice rose half an octave. Despite overtly positive feedback from previous years of the annual Career Planning Boot Camp, the event was unable to attract more than 30 students on the weekend of Oct. 26. “We’ve had a problem, and we can’t figure it out,” Yates said. “We advertise it big … [Read more...] about Boot camp attendance frustrates

Students met with Brian Dawson, associate dean of students, yesterday to relay their concerns regarding Housing and Residence Life’s connection with the Pepperdine community. The students and Dawson discussed a wide range of issues during the hour-long dialogue, covering everything from problems with the newly implemented laundry system to a proposed change in mixed-gender … [Read more...] about Keep calm and communicate on