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
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Student apathy gets a bad rap
I’m proud to go to a school where so many people seem not to care. At Pepperdine, there are social justice folks, Campus Ministry people and Jumpstarters. Recently, the debate over Reach OUT recognition has gotten even more people talking. But there are a lot of people who aren’t saying or doing anything. They may seem apathetic, but they’re not. Remember the SGA elections … [Read more...] about Student apathy gets a bad rap
Scholars to explore 'Sacred Space'
Beginning Friday, the International Studies and Languages Division and the Glazer Institute are hosting a weekend-long symposium, “Surveying Sacred Space: An Interdisciplinary, Interfaith Symposium.” The event will provide an opportunity for scholars and professors across the nation to discuss the significance and differences associated with religious spaces. The symposium … [Read more...] about Scholars to explore 'Sacred Space'
GSEP groups, Theatre faculty voice support for Reach OUT recognition
The Seaver administration’s decision not to grant official club status to LGBT group Reach OUT has fallen under scrutiny with several Pepperdine institutions. The Graduate School of Education and Psychology Diversity Council, GSEP Psy.D. Student Government Association and the Seaver Theatre faculty have all issued statements questioning and, in some cases, opposing the … [Read more...] about GSEP groups, Theatre faculty voice support for Reach OUT recognition
$15k SGA resolution tabled
SGA President Mimi Rothfus brought forward a resolution Wednesday calling for a $15,000 contribution to Housing and Resident Life’s upcoming projects. This amount of money included in the resolution is for renovations and possible upgrades coming next year for the Lovernich common area, and possibly new Towers exercise rooms. The resolution was tabled for further discussion at … [Read more...] about $15k SGA resolution tabled