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AARON SCHRANKStaff Writer  Many students have realized that International Programs are not the only way to experience a change in scenery. Pepperdine’s Washington, D.C. Internship Program boasts its largest enrollment ever for the upcoming summer term.  Enthusiasm for the program has increased, as 46 of 60 applicants have been accepted, compared to last summers’s 15. Not as … [Read more...] about D.C. program growing, new house in sight

PAUL CASEYStaff Writer SGA Vice President Clint Harp announced at Wednesday’s meeting that steps have been initiated by the student government in conjunction with university administration to research and determine a plan of action in regards to establishing an official “dead day” before finals week. According to Harp, this is the first year that a ‘dead week’ has not appeared … [Read more...] about SGA looks to instate ‘dead day’ 

SEAN CARROLLstaff writer After four successful years, Pepperdine’s annual Comm Connection has been cancelled due to a loss of funds from the Lilly Endowment Grant. Beginning in 2004, Comm Connection began hosting a number of speakers in the field of communication to explore with students the link between vocation and the media. The event’s mission has been to help students … [Read more...] about Lilly Endowment grant halts Comm Connection

SHANNON URTNOWSKINews Editor With Seaver College dean David Baird scheduled to retire at the end of the semester, Pepperdine has been conducting an international search since mid-October to select his successor. The Seaver Dean Search Committee, which is comprised of eight Pepperdine community members, including faculty and staff, was organized to spearhead the effort. “We … [Read more...] about Search for dean narrows