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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

RACHEL JOHNSONStaff Writer After months of anticipation, the Malibu Civic Center Stormwater Treatment Facility has been completed. A dedication ceremony took place at the location on the north side of Civic Center Way, just west of Cross Creek Road, on Friday at 10 a.m. “The facility will process up to 1,400 gallons per minute of stormwater runoff from the Civic Center … [Read more...] about Water treatment facility construction complete

RACHEL JOHNSONNews Assistant The search is on for a new department head for Pepperdine’s Business Division. A committee, comprised of professors Marilyn Misch and Levon Goukasian, as well as two deans, will be looking for a new division head to replace current chair, Keith Whitney. Whitney, an associate professor of business law and finance, has served as the division chair for … [Read more...] about Search begins for new chair

CAITLIN WHITEStaff Writer Black Student Union will host its first African American Teachers Appreciation Dinner, Tuesday, Feb. 13, to honor black faculty members as part of many events planned for Black History Month. “It will be a time for students and faculty to speak on behalf of African American teachers on campus and recognize them.” said senior Lani Camcho, BSU public … [Read more...] about Black History Month honored by students