The University announced Oct. 11 that, in lieu of Jerry Rushford stepping down from the post, Mike Cope will direct the annual Bible Lectures held by the University every spring. On May 4, 2012, Rushford’s 30 years as director of Church Relations and director of Pepperdine’s Bible Lectures will draw to a close. He intends to spend the following school year teaching at … [Read more...] about Mike Cope appointed new director of Bible Lectures
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Pepperdine student breaks both legs in PCH crash
A two-car collision on Pacific Coast Highway on Oct. 3 resulted in a Pepperdine student breaking both his legs. The driver of the other vehicle was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. Pepperdine DPS said that legal privacy matters prevent them from being able to release the student’s name. “Because this was a criminal act and he was a victim, we cannot release … [Read more...] about Pepperdine student breaks both legs in PCH crash
Comedy troupe performs in honor of Great Books anniversary
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE — Three men condensing 86 of the Great Books from “1984” to “The Wizard of Oz” into a 90-minute comedy segment seems unlikely. However, The Reduced Shakespeare Company comedy troupe plans to do just that as it performs in Smothers Theatre at 8 p.m. on Oct. 14 during Waves Weekend. Great Books professor Michael Gose and some staff Pepperdine alumni chose the … [Read more...] about Comedy troupe performs in honor of Great Books anniversary
Knox declared not guilty, Moore's defense correct
An Italian appeals court found American Amanda Knox not guilty of murder on Monday, overturning a lower court’s original 2009 verdict. The ruling validated the work former Deputy Director of Public Safety Steve Moore had contributed to the Knox defense. The eight-member jury cleared Knox and her former boyfriend, Italian Raffaele Sollecito of the rape and murder of British … [Read more...] about Knox declared not guilty, Moore's defense correct
SGA gives HRL funds, helps build community
After hearing cries from juniors and seniors about lack of community in Lovernich, SGA has taken up an initiative to provide a common space for students in the apartments. “Even though so many students don’t live on campus, it’s an issue we keep hearing. I ran on [this platform] last year, so it’s really important to me,” SGA President Mimi Rothfus said. The SGA housing … [Read more...] about SGA gives HRL funds, helps build community