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LINDSAY TUGGLEStaff Writer When Amy Walecka started at Pepperdine this year as a freshman, one thing struck her about the rooms and buildings of the university – she could not find any recycling bins. “At my high school, they were everywhere,” Walecka said. “I wondered why at a university it wasn’t a bigger priority.” Very few students know that Pepperdine does indeed have a … [Read more...] about Students question recycling policies

LAUREN MORTON-FARMERStaff Writer With as many stories as there are people to tell them, it seems this year’s Comm Connection theme is right on the mark. As the event celebrates its fourth year with the theme “What’s Your Story,” members from all regions of the Communication Division are coming together to welcome students as well as industry professionals, including author of … [Read more...] about Renowned scholars, professionals to speak regarding careers

Brian ChatwinStaff Writer The theory of moral relativity is the underlying factor to moral corruption in our society. For those who may not know, moral relativity is the belief that as long as your actions do not affect me in any way you can do as you please. The problem with this theory is that nobody lives in a vacuum, and every action has a reaction that can ripple through … [Read more...] about New sholarship sends students wrong message

MEREDITH RODRIGUEZStaff Writer Emmy Winner and Honorary Chair of Feminists for Life of America Patricia Heaton caused a ripple effect through campus fall semester. Her speech “Women Deserve Better than Abortion,” presented in Elkins has prompted both administrators and students to take steps in transforming Pepperdine into a place where pregnant and parenting students can … [Read more...] about Pregnancy forum comes to Pepperdine with SFL

KATE SCHWARTZNews Assistant SGA passed resolutions supporting Black History Month and the Black Student Union’s exhibit outside of the Pepperdine bookstore. The exhibit will change every week in February. “It will educate the students, faculty, staff and visitors who may pass by,” Chad Martin, senior and off-campus senator, wrote in his resolution. BSU will also be hosting an … [Read more...] about SGA honors black history