NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer Pepperdine officials closed the on-campus volunteer fire department Feb. 28, leaving campus fire protection up to the Public Safety officers. Up to 24 firefighters, personell and employees were fired when the program discontinued. After “a lengthy review of the university’s Public Safety Department,” it was concluded that “maintaining a small fire … [Read more...] about Pep fire department closure elicits staff, student responses
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Concert provides insight, reflection
SCOTT MILLERNews Assistant As I sat with my friend in gridlock traffic on the Interstate-10 freeway Wednesday, my mind couldn’t help but wander in anticipation of the concert to which we were headed. When I told my parents that I had managed to procure tickets for the Eric Clapton concert, they could not stop raving about what a phenomenal show he put on; my father would even … [Read more...] about Concert provides insight, reflection
Serving overseas
CAITLIN WHITEStaff Writer Only three months after getting married, Pepperdine alumni Kelly and Mark Barneche decided to move to Japan to teach English to elementary school children. The couple first learned about the outreach to schools in Mito, Japan through Kelly’s father, Dr. Robert Carpenter who is a professor of Missions and World Religions at Oklahoma Christian … [Read more...] about Serving overseas
Pep pegged in national kickback probe
SHANNON KELLYNews Editor Pepperdine, along with more than 100 other universities, is under investigation by New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. He suspects the schools and their preferred student loan lenders of engaging in deceptive lending practices that could potentially affect the 75 percent of Pepperdine students who receive financial aid. Pepperdine was … [Read more...] about Pep pegged in national kickback probe
Tuition raises 6 percent, room and board will also rise
JAIMIE FRANKLINAssistant News Editor The Seaver Dean’s Office announced March 12 tuition will be raised yet again for the 2007-2008 school year, this time by 6 percent. A year at Pepperdine will now cost $34,580, or $17,290 per semester. Room and board charges will also be increased by 4.5 percent and are set at $9,930 for dorm residents on the meal plan, $10,920 for dorm … [Read more...] about Tuition raises 6 percent, room and board will also rise