Check out the top 10 most read articles: 10. The Return: To go or not to go? For incoming Pepperdine freshmen, this is one of the most frequently asked questions, second only to one’s major and hometown. The class of 2016 has been inundated with exciting information regarding the International Programs and the incredible experiences that going abroad next year can offer. … [Read more...] about Trending for the week: Sep 9th-15th
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Hispanic honor society earns national award
The Hispanic honor society, Sigma Delta Pi, earned its fourth consecutive national Honor Chapter award for the 2011-2012 year. SDP is the largest collegiate foreign language honor society in the country and is the only one exclusively dedicated to the study of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture, civilization and literature. Every year, 10 to 15 chapters are selected … [Read more...] about Hispanic honor society earns national award
Campus Rec revitalized
Campus Recreation is ready to take the fall semester by storm. The facility is equipped with tons of brand-new classes and fixtures to match. It has been upgraded with a custom-built reception desk, new flat-screen televisions and larger lockers that guarantee greater storage space for bags and books. Over winter break, while Pepperdine students take a much-deserved respite … [Read more...] about Campus Rec revitalized
Democrats seek to alleviate student debt
Now that the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., has concluded, the presidential campaign will begin in earnest. But before we immerse ourselves in the fever pitch, let’s take a look at the Democrats’ plans for higher education in comparison to the Republican plan we examined last week. While the Republican plan for education borrowed heavily from Paul Ryan’s … [Read more...] about Democrats seek to alleviate student debt
Kmiec reacts to Libyan tragedy
Editor’s Note: Douglas W. Kmiec, Pepperdine Caruso Family professor of constitutional law and retired U.S. ambassador to Malta, knew U.S. diplomat Chris Stevens who died Tuesday night in an attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. The Benghazi assault also killed three other Americans. He responded to the incident in a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. … [Read more...] about Kmiec reacts to Libyan tragedy