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Public Safety officers temporarily detained three students who had been spotted in Rho parking lot with what appeared to be a firearm Wednesday evening. The students, who were apprehended around 5:20 p.m., were filming for an upcoming episode of “The Randumb Show” using a realistic-looking gun prop that other students mistook for an actual weapon. “DPS showed up and started … [Read more...] about Gun scare alarms campus officials

The threat of brush fires is an ever-present danger in Malibu and at Pepperdine. Even in seemingly harmless conditions, it’s always important to be prepared and remain alert. Typically, fire season in Los Angeles County runs from September to November. “October is generally one of our busier months for brush fires,” said Matt Levesque of the LA County Fire Department. This has … [Read more...] about Upcoming fire season prompts preparedness

The latest U.S. News & World Report ranking of Best Colleges placed Pepperdine at 55 among “national universities,” tying with The Ohio State University at Columbus and University of Maryland at College Park. Pepperdine’s administration remains unruffled by the small dip from last year’s placement at 53. President Andrew K. Benton sees a certain level of flattery in being … [Read more...] about Ranking drops; Benton optimistic

Monday at 10 p.m., students waited in anticipation to find out what service opportunities would be offered this spring break. Through Project Serve, teams of students travel to locations throughout the United States and Latin America during spring break to minister and serve. A packed room 125 played host to a party filled with ice cream sandwiches and a musical number from … [Read more...] about Programs unveiled

Since last week, Phillips Theme Tower has been undergoing restoration. In addition to painting the Theme Tower’s exterior stucco as well as maintaining the door and the frame, a bird deterrent system will be added. Raul Perez, coordinator of Facilities Management & Planning, called for the restoration after seeing signs of the color fading and the metal trim of the building … [Read more...] about Theme tower renovated