REBECCA GARNER Staff Writer Inequality and injustice have become too prevalent in certain aspects of society, and, in an effort to combat these negative qualities, the Pepperdine Volunteer Center and Intercultural Affairs Office have organized the 2008 Week of Peace, Hope and Justice. The organizations have established a series of events, which began on Monday and will … [Read more...] about Pep hosts week aimed at peace
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Seniors choose to lead through teaching
JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant Pepperdine seniors are taking advantage of an opportunity to serve in underprivileged schools across the country, with 11 seniors joining the ranks of Teach for America next year. This year 64 percent of Pepperdine applicants were accepted into the program, more than tripling the national acceptance rate of only 21 percent. “I would say that in … [Read more...] about Seniors choose to lead through teaching
SGA gears up for new semester of initiatives
FLORA THEDENNews Assistant Promoting the nationwide Rock the Vote effort, the Student Government Association is making it a priority to help students register for the upcoming primary and presidential elections. Since Tuesday, Jan. 15, SGA has sponsored a Rock the Vote table in the Waves Cafe to encourage students to register to vote. Each person who registers to vote through … [Read more...] about SGA gears up for new semester of initiatives
Student vandalizes school signs
SHANNON URTNOWSKINews Editor A student who admitted involvement with vandalizing multiple residence hall signs along Dorm Road with profane words and pictures last week is awaiting review by the Student Disciplinary Committee. The student was caught by the Department of Public Safety at about 3:20 a.m. on Jan. 10 walking between two dorms, according to Pepperdine’s Senior … [Read more...] about Student vandalizes school signs
Pepperdine biology professor wins Robert Foster Cherry Award
BRITTANY YEAROUT Assistant News Editor Baylor University announced Wednesday that Pepperdine biology professor Stephen Davis has received its distinguished 2008 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching. The Cherry Award is the only national teaching award for college professors and has the single largest monetary reward of $200,000. Along with the stipend, the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine biology professor wins Robert Foster Cherry Award