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CAITLIN WHITEStaff Writer Pepperdine’s second annual speed reading competition, an event that raises money to buy books for low-income children, will take place today in the Waves Café. The event is another way for teams competing in the race for the Homecoming Spirit Cup to earn points. The Speed Read will be held in conjunction with the international organization First … [Read more...] about Non-profit holds speed read contest

MEREDITH RODRIGUEZStaff Writer Emmy Winner and Honorary Chair of Feminists for Life of America Patricia Heaton caused a ripple effect through campus fall semester. Her speech “Women Deserve Better than Abortion,” presented in Elkins has prompted both administrators and students to take steps in transforming Pepperdine into a place where pregnant and parenting students can … [Read more...] about Pregnancy forum comes to Pepperdine with SFL

KATE SCHWARTZNews Assistant SGA passed resolutions supporting Black History Month and the Black Student Union’s exhibit outside of the Pepperdine bookstore. The exhibit will change every week in February. “It will educate the students, faculty, staff and visitors who may pass by,” Chad Martin, senior and off-campus senator, wrote in his resolution. BSU will also be hosting an … [Read more...] about SGA honors black history

JOHN STASERStaff Writer While skateboarding is one most widely practiced sports in Southern California’s surf settings, it does not enjoy popularity among businesses, private property owners and government-run parks and facilities since it is banned or prohibited from most public areas, Pepperdine included. The university’s official policy is that riding skateboards, roller … [Read more...] about Skate park offers banned student skaters place to ride

JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant Grazidio Business school alumnus Brian Gruber has created a new niche of online video media. FORA.tv was launched last week, and has already been hailed by some as the YouTube for intellectuals. The site features thousands of video presentations by intellectuals, politicians, activists, and other leaders speaking on important issues to the global … [Read more...] about Video site sparks intellect