DPS reports rare actual sightings of mountain lions on campus The Malibu Times recently reported that the mountain lion population in the Santa Monica Mountains have been decreasing due to the loss of habitat and recently, poaching. Mountain lions have been a topic of concern to the Pepperdine community since last year, when multiple community emails and notices were issued … [Read more...] about Mountain lion sightings uncommon on campus
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Housing survey results prompt discounts, reform
As a result of several surveys conducted last semester, significant changes to housing for sophomores, juniors and seniors will be implemented for the upcoming academic year. These implementations will begin to be seen in just a few weeks with the earliest date for housing selection taking place on Feb. 8, according to Dean of Housing and Residence Life Brian Dawson. Some of … [Read more...] about Housing survey results prompt discounts, reform
DPS officials investigate peeping tom
Department of Public Safety officers are investigating a peeping tom on campus. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, at approximately 10:30 p.m. officers received a call about a possible voyeur around the Crocker residence hall. “An unidentified person was observed holding a cell phone in the window on the ground floor of a standard residence while a woman was showering,” said DPS Deputy … [Read more...] about DPS officials investigate peeping tom
SGA explores parking options to reduce stress
For the past two weeks, SGA meetings have been full of talk about the difficulties students are having finding adequate parking on campus. In yesterday’s meeting, the SGA passed a resolution to make a temporary change. The policy passed will improve the accessibility of the CCB parking lot for students participating in Songfest rehearsals. The resolution will allow for … [Read more...] about SGA explores parking options to reduce stress
Professors defend intellectual property claims
With the proliferation of Internet resources being used in coordination with the classroom, many educators are copyrighting syllabi and lectures in fear of intellectual property theft. On Courses, professors opting to post materials into “resources” can facilitate the campus-based course experience. The more tech-savvy instructors rely on Courses as a courier for timed quizzes … [Read more...] about Professors defend intellectual property claims