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EFT rescheduled due to Egyptian protests

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A scheduled Educational Field Trip (EFT) to Egypt was canceled on Friday in response to the nationwide protests that began on Tuesday Jan. 25. Pepperdine's London International Program was originally planning to arrive in Egypt on Monday Jan. 31 leaving on Thursday Feb. 3. The itinerary included a stop in Cairo Egypt's capital and the epicenter of the unrest. On Thursday Jenny … [Read more...] about EFT rescheduled due to Egyptian protests

SGA vote allots funds

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Like the U.S. government Pepperdine's Student Government Association  (SGA) is tasked with holding concern for public perception in every decision. At the Wednesday morning meeting several proposals were brought before SGA that tested the waters in terms of the organization's true purpose. Last week SGA passed a proposal that increased the student activity fee and reformed … [Read more...] about SGA vote allots funds

High school debaters face off on campus

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Well-dressed and intelligent a mass of high school students recently descended on Pepperdine to participate in the annual Pepperdine Invitational Debates held between Jan. 21 and Jan. 23. High schools from the area entered students in three different types of debate competitions that promote critical thinking and knowledge of world events. More than 200 students from 25 … [Read more...] about High school debaters face off on campus

Student speaks out on China

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While President Barack Obama met with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Washington last week Pepperdine senior David Marzban participated in a panel hosted by first lady Michelle Obama to advocate studying abroad in China. The event hosted by Howard University on Jan. 19 was held in support of President Obama's "100000 Strong" initiative. The initiative's mission is to … [Read more...] about Student speaks out on China