“The Beacon,” making its return on Oct. 13 in Elkins, is a mockumentary based on a school newspaper struggling to keep its head above water. The administration threatens to cut funding for the upcoming year if they don’t get their act together quickly. The first season ends with the firing of editor-in-chief, Henry Taggart. Season two, which will premiere this semester, … [Read more...] about Taggart returns for ‘The Beacon’
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Dean Rick Marrs to step down at end of academic year
Pepperdine Provost Darryl Tippens announced today that Dean Rick Marrs will step down from his position at the end of this academic year, according to an e-mail announcement from Pepperdine administration. Marrs began his work as dean in 2008 and will have completed his five-year term in May of 2013. Marrs first joined Seaver College in 1987 as an associate professor of … [Read more...] about Dean Rick Marrs to step down at end of academic year
Campus fire drills test communication system
Scheduled fire drills will be taking place this week between Oct. 3 and 4 throughout various locations on Pepperdine’s campus. Over 50 buildings will be evacuated including all residential living areas, athletic and recreational buildings and academic facilities on the Malibu campus. These drills are being administered to test the multiple technology outlets Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Campus fire drills test communication system
Campus combats mental health stigma
For junior William Cohen and thousands of other college students on campuses across the country, depression is as prevalent as it is debilitating. “I felt like I was drowning,” Cohen said. “I felt lost. I didn’t know where I was. I was tired. I didn’t want to engage with the world. I became an isolationist. I wouldn’t leave my room for long periods of time.” The very nature … [Read more...] about Campus combats mental health stigma
Project Serve locations released
Students crowded into the HAWC as the new Project Serve locations, both domestic and international, were revealed last week. The annual service project, taking place during Pepperdine’s spring break, sends Pepperdine students to various locations, both in the United States and internationally, to complete one week of service through partner organizations. This is the first … [Read more...] about Project Serve locations released