CHRIS SEGALDirector of Strategic Planning I have seen you do it, your friends watch you do it and professors are obviously aware of it. The “it” is reading the online Graphic while you should be taking notes or paying attention in class. If you keep reading this column here in print, or online, you may even get a free lunch out of the deal. Our online numbers have shown that … [Read more...] about Blogging will add awareness to Graphic
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Convocation undergoes name change
SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant News Editor A Wednesday morning at Pepperdine will no longer include “convocation” for thousands of Seaver College students. However, it will still mean a weekly trek down to Firestone Fieldhouse, students swiping ID cards for credit, the acapella sounds of Pepperdine’s Won-By-One and a guest speaker’s words of faith and spirituality. Wednesday morning … [Read more...] about Convocation undergoes name change
Fire season underway
NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant Fire season is here, and with it, a more complete explanation of the university’s decision last semester to end its on-campus fire department. While this season is one of the driest in history and county officials are planning for the possibility of severe fires, university officials claim the decision to rely totally on the L.A. County Fire … [Read more...] about Fire season underway
Frosh Follies
SPENCER OSWALD/Assistant Photo Editor WILLIAM ADAMS and SAMANTHA BLONS Staff Writer and Assistant News Editor Rival teams were shaken (and stirred) when the freshmen from Darnell and Eaton dorms took to the floor at Firestone Fieldhouse with their spirited “James Bond” themed skit telling the story of the university’s founder, George Pepperdine. “We worked really hard,” said … [Read more...] about Frosh Follies
Frat hosts philanthropy event, raises thousands
CAITLIN WHITEStaff Writer Saturday morning, normally calm and serene Alumni Park was filled with volunteers, fans, supporters, and hundreds of participants in the annual Sigma Chi Run/Walk for Hope Philanthropy. They raised $60,000 for cancer research. Although this is the 11th year Sigma Chi has hosted the event, this year had special meaning for the fraternity. “This event … [Read more...] about Frat hosts philanthropy event, raises thousands