Administration and faculty let out a collective sigh of relief as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) visiting team left campus Friday afternoon. Though the review process is over, faculty and administrators remain wondering if the university can continue the progress it’s made in the past two years. WASC, one of six agencies responsible for the … [Read more...] about WASC completes review of 5 schools
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Campus safety examined
One month. Three reported security breaches. The year started with the arrest of Christopher Benton near the Thornton Administration Center, followed by two reported instances where unaffiliated adult males harassed female students. In these cases, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded quickly, but safety still remains in question for some students. Furthermore, how … [Read more...] about Campus safety examined
Students have options: Recovery Month accompanies AA meetings’ return
September is National Recovery Month, and in an effort to help students on campus who have struggled or are currently struggling with addiction problems, the Pepperdine Counseling Center has taken note of the national campaign and is looking to provide assistance to those who are struggling with addiction. This is the second year Pepperdine has taken part in National Recovery … [Read more...] about Students have options: Recovery Month accompanies AA meetings’ return
Darby moves on- Waves graduate signs on with Israeli team
Former Waves men’s basketball player Taylor Darby signed a contract to play for the Israeli national team Yokneam Meggido. Darby played in all 32 games of the 2009-2010 season at Pepperdine his freshman year averaging six points and six rebounds per game. He made the West Coast Conference All-Academic first team his sophomore year after scoring a total of 194 points in the … [Read more...] about Darby moves on- Waves graduate signs on with Israeli team
Record numbers hit fall rush
Pepperdine’s Greek community welcomed 188 new sorority pledges Monday night with the conclusion of formal Recruitment, setting a new record. “This year was actually the first year that Pepperdine reached and surpassed the national average of the amount of girls who rushed and ended up with a bid,” said Kelsey Allie Rosenlieb, vice president of Social Outreach for … [Read more...] about Record numbers hit fall rush