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Poet works as DPS officer while publishing anthology

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RYAN HAGENNews Assistant At the Seaver information booth, Morris Williams jokes with campus visitors, informing them on Pepperdine and sometimes sharing a poem from one of the three anthologies he’s published. “My position at Public Safety has allowed me to collect my thoughts,” said Williams, who has been a Public Safety officer since 1995 and a writer since 1975. “It allows … [Read more...] about Poet works as DPS officer while publishing anthology

GRE exam to change; new version will test cognitive reasoning

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RYAN HAGENNews Assistant The current version of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) will not be offered after July 31, a change affecting many students who hope to attend graduate school. Most graduate schools require the GRE, with law, business and medical schools being the main exceptions. It is taken by 500,000 students annually. The revised, longer version will be offered … [Read more...] about GRE exam to change; new version will test cognitive reasoning

SGA to provide music television

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KATE SCHWARTZNews Assistant At its general meeting Wednesday, SGA supported a new program called MTVu that is showing up on college campuses across the nation. MTV University, MTVu, is a new program that MTV recently created to better connect and inform college campuses. An MTVu channel would be added to Pepperdine’s cable television package featuring music videos, clips of MTV … [Read more...] about SGA to provide music television

New regent brings wealth of experience

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SHANNON KELLYNews Editor The Pepperdine Board of Regents has appointed, as its newest member, a former senior vice president of the popular dating Web site, eHarmony.com. Alumna Marylyn M. Warren, wife of the company’s founder alumnus Dr. Neil Clark Warren, will sit on the advancement and public affairs committee of the university’s chief governing body. “There are several … [Read more...] about New regent brings wealth of experience

Frat marks 10 years, considers the future

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JAIMIE FRANKLINAssistant News Editor The oldest national fraternity chapter on campus will celebrate its 10th anniversary Saturday. Members of Sigma Phi Epsilon will unveil a 10-year plan created to guide future generations to meet ambitious goals. The plan consists of three parts intended to improve the college experiences of members and the prestige of the fraternity. This … [Read more...] about Frat marks 10 years, considers the future