The University Management Committee (UMC) is considering tightening its current regulations with regards to smoking cigarettes on campus. As early as fall 2012, Pepperdine could become a smoke-free university. Although it would be referred to as a smoke-free campus, smoking would be allowed in designated areas. If the UMC formally approves the policy change, smokers would have … [Read more...] about Put it out: University considers tighter restrictions on smoking
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Marred vehicles magnify Malibu Inn marketing crusade
Last week after an unexpected rainfall, residents parked in Rho Parking Lot walked to their cars to discover a flyer promoting a Malibu Inn event stuck to their windows. When they attempted to remove the laminated, wet flyer from the glass, one half of the sticker remained glued to their window. A walk through Rho today reveals many drivers have yet to successfully peel or … [Read more...] about Marred vehicles magnify Malibu Inn marketing crusade
Freshman teaches Vegas teens to FLY
Empowerment is the name of the game for freshman Business major Joshua Gray, who started and runs his own non-profit organization called Foundation FLY, dedicated to providing encouragement and inspirational materials to teens in his hometown of Las Vegas, Nev. Last March, Gray started putting together his organization with its mission to provide an outlet for positive messages … [Read more...] about Freshman teaches Vegas teens to FLY
ICC alters allocation process for student clubs seeking funds
For the spring semester, the Inter Club Council (ICC) redesigned the procedure for allocating funds to clubs. The resulting change involved the formation of a new Funding Committee primarily intended to ensure that the money was used well, according to ICC President Danielle Byrd, a senior. Last year, there were weekly meetings where an allotment of $5,000 was given out, Byrd … [Read more...] about ICC alters allocation process for student clubs seeking funds
International Programs tackles issues of abuse for Alcohol Awareness Week
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