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RYAN HAGENNews Assistant The largest revision in the history of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) has been cancelled because the new format limited the number of times the test could be offered and therefore the number of students who could take it, according to the institution that runs the test. Also, previously-canceled dates in August and September will be reinstated. Among … [Read more...] about GRE retracts set changes, original dates still standing

JAIMIE FRANKLINAssistant News Editor While thousands of students, residents and tourists frolic across Southern California’s sunny beaches each day, few consider the impact they have upon creatures dwelling in the sand and the nearby waters. Dr. Karen Martin, a Pepperdine marine biology professor, however, has spent years meticulously studying our beach ecosystems and … [Read more...] about Grunion grace Malibu beaches

SCOTT MILLERNews Assistant The story that jumped out at me this week was the threat from the Bush camp saying he would veto bills that were presented to him containing troop withdrawal timetables. It is time for Bush to stop being stubborn and hindering the funding process for troops. His party lost the midterm elections in November, and now Bush has to answer to a new … [Read more...] about Veto of bill wrong way for Bush to proceed

RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer The excitement of the epics of the past can be utilized to promote creativity and entrepeneurship, according to the organizers of the first Hero’s Journey Entrepreneurship Festival, held Saturday. Seaver College will host the event at the Pepperdine School of Law. The festival will include several professionals in the arts and humanities field including … [Read more...] about Festival to promote business creativity

RYAN HAGENNews Assistant Information Technology will restructure itself to become more responsive to student and faculty needs, Senior Director Jonathan See announced Wednesday at a presentation for all IT employees. “We’ll be working more tightly as a department, using existing talents,” said See, who leads client services and administration. Students who call IT should see … [Read more...] about IT undergoes restructuring, aims for improvement