The back of the CCB, next to the Sandbar, in front of Payson, Lower Dorm Road. There are several hotspots for smokers at Pepperdine that it’s often difficult to discern where the non-smoking areas are. The concrete cigarette receptacles overflowing with empty packs and butts are evidence of how prevalent smoking is on campus. Soon, those smoking spots will be fewer and farther … [Read more...] about Policy restricts smoking
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Dance Marathon raises funds for nonprofit
Dance all night? Eat lots of food? Get a T-shirt? Sounds great already. But what if it were all to educate orphans? The nonprofit organization More than Compassion hosted Dance Marathon on Nov. 10 to raise money for building a bilingual elementary school for orphans in Guatemala. The organization is dedicated to helping improve the lives of children living in orphanages in … [Read more...] about Dance Marathon raises funds for nonprofit
Reagan exposes sexual abuse as a child at Payson visit
Michael Reagan, the son of the 40th president of the U.S., endured sexual abuse while at his daycare. On Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Payson Library, Reagan chronicled this lifelong struggle and how he has used it to help benefit the lives of others. Reagan based his speech off of his book, “Twice Adopted,” which discusses his experiences after being adopted into the Reagan family … [Read more...] about Reagan exposes sexual abuse as a child at Payson visit
Physics club wins national pumpkin carving contest
Pepperdine's physics club recently won a national pumpkin carving contest, held by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME). This year, those involved with the competition were challenged to carve a pumpkin based on a theme that emphasized "Types of Engineering." SAME will pay for two Pepperdine students (transportation and hotel accommodations) to attend the SAME … [Read more...] about Physics club wins national pumpkin carving contest
Speech class worries speak volumes
In the past semester two students reportedly exhibited fainting-like symptoms while giving presentations in their speech class, the general education COM 180 course. DPS responded and escorted the students away from the classroom. While Professor of Communication Gregory Daum cited lack of sleep and unhealthy eating habits, among other reasons, the incidents nevertheless … [Read more...] about Speech class worries speak volumes