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With the first of two mandatory International Programs (IP) orientations taking place this Saturday, directors and faculty are scrambling to prepare students in the 2012–2013 academic year programs for the alcohol-culture shock many will experience. Alcohol abuse is a prime issue that program directors agree can be averted with onset guidance. Alcohol Awareness Week ends this … [Read more...] about International Programs tackles issues of abuse for Alcohol Awareness Week

In an effort to improve efficiency, Sodexo recently implemented a new ticket ordering system in the Waves Cafe. As Sodexo perfects the system, it will eventually expand to the School of Law Cafe and Drescher Cafe. Until recently, guests verbally told the chef their order and stood by until the order was completed. Now, guests fill out a ticket, place it in a basket and wait … [Read more...] about Caf implements new ticket order system

Pepperdine alumna Kristin Banta dedicated her adult life to helping couples make the most important day of their lives unique. Banta has taken her wedding planning profession to a new level with a recent foray into television. On Valentine’s Day, Banta starred in “The Ring Leader,” a TV special on Bravo about how she helps a couple bring their dreams to life. The TV special … [Read more...] about 'Bravo' for alumna Wedding Planner

Michael Reagan, the adopted and eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan visited Pepperdine today, promoting his book “The New Reagan Revolution,” originally published in 2011, but recently released in paperback.  Reagan spoke to a group of faculty and students in the Kresge Reading Room in the Payson Library about many stories about his father’s rise to the Presidency and … [Read more...] about Michael Reagan speaks on father's legacy and his new book in Payson

The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors issued a statement Tuesday clarifying the controversial ball- and Frisbee-throwing ordinance passed last week. With the ordinance, the LA County (LAC) Board of Supervisors had banned Frisbees, balls and several other beach games for the entire summer. The statement explained, however, that the decision ought to actually … [Read more...] about Beach activities ruling clarified, previous ban lifted