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
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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
Author connects art and Christianity, shares message with students, faculty
MALENA CARRIONStaff Writer A well-known Johnny Cash biographer visited Pepperdine Tuesday to lecture and sign copies of his book “Imagine: A Vision for Christians and the Arts.” Steve Turner stressed that through high quality art, Christians can portray their beliefs and not just by writing church hymns or painting crosses and angles. “They can change the world,” Turner said, … [Read more...] about Author connects art and Christianity, shares message with students, faculty
Former investment CEO discusses moral capitalism
JAIMIE FRANKLINAssistant News Editor Pepperdine welcomed investment giant John C. Bogle to campus Tuesday evening as the keynote speaker for National Entrepreneurship Week USA. Bogle spoke on how businesses have abandoned true ethics and the importance of classical values and a liberal education in the today’s world and attested to his humble beginnings and how they shaped his … [Read more...] about Former investment CEO discusses moral capitalism
‘Bong hits’ case to go before the high court
CURRY CHANDLERStaff Writer School of Law Dean Ken Starr is among the litigators trying to resolve the "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" saga after five years. Starr will be defending an Alaskan school board’s right to restrict free speech. The Supreme Court will begin hearing the so-called “Bong Hits” case on March 19. The free-speech suit originated with an Alaskan high school student who … [Read more...] about ‘Bong hits’ case to go before the high court