BRITTANY YEAROUTPerspectives Editor Pepperdine student employees have a new pay system that awards students based on merit, rather than just grade. This change comes as part of the new software program package called Peoplesoft Enterprise, which started at Pepperdine in August 2006. The university has already spent $12 million on this software, which is also lending … [Read more...] about Student workers see new pay system
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Uganda: Kicks for a cause
Photo courtesy Jenna Shay COURTNEY PRICEStaff Writer Whether it was whitewater rafting in the Nile, impromptu dance parties with Ugandan middle school girls on top of malls, or taking leaps of faith in eating the African food, there were many elements that made this summer unforgettable for seniors Mckenzie Hill and Jenna Shay and junior Emily Wynne. The three members of the … [Read more...] about Uganda: Kicks for a cause
Freshman presidential run-off to be decided today
PAUL CASEY News Assistant Last week’s freshman elections failed to produce a winner for the presidential position because none of the five candidates were able to secure a majority of the votes; the amount necessary to win outright. To determine a victor in the race, a 24-hour run-off election was held between the top two vote earners in the original election, Kelly McMahon … [Read more...] about Freshman presidential run-off to be decided today
Uganda: ‘It felt like home’
JESSICA BIBERStaff Writer When people travel, they often take photos or jot down memories to convey their experiences to family and friends back home. But for junior Laura Colvin, neither photos nor journal comments nor even her own video footage can fully explain her experience in Uganda this summer. Colvin boarded the plane June 19, planning to spend a little more than a … [Read more...] about Uganda: ‘It felt like home’
Seaver adds film master’s program
JANE LEENews Editor As part of an effort to merge the Pepperdine community with Hollywood, Seaver College will welcome its first class of students into the newly created two-year master’s of film and arts (MFA) program in fall 2008. The program, concentrated in screen and television writing, will be at the graduate level within the Humanities and Teacher Education Division. The … [Read more...] about Seaver adds film master’s program