KATE SCHWARTZNews Assistant SGA began its general Wednesday meeting with the discussion of dorm lighting and Student Development Fund resolutions. The first resolution, by Junior Sen. Andy Canales, proposed that new lighting be installed in the lower, upper and Greek Row dorms. “I surveyed the freshman class two years ago, and almost everyone expressed dissatisfaction with … [Read more...] about SGA passes dorm lighting resolution, discusses new fund
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Court’s final ruling orders Pepperdine pay Fagan damages
RYAN HAGANNews Assistant Former Pepperdine Professor, Ron Fagan, who has been embroiled in law suits against the university for wrongful termination is now is working as care manager at Magellan Health Care in El Segundo. Associate Dean Rick Marrs refused to discuss personnel matters, including whether the former tenured professor of sociology is employed at … [Read more...] about Court’s final ruling orders Pepperdine pay Fagan damages
Music to his students’ ears
RYAN HAGENNews Assistant Adjunct professor Brandon Louis Jones has undergone some dramatic shifts in his life, but since he was 13 years old there has been one constant — guitar. Pepperdine hired Jones, the 2005 Outstanding Fine Arts Graduate, in June 2006. He began teaching guitar his freshman year of high school, when he taught members of his church in Wheaton, Ill.. Since … [Read more...] about Music to his students’ ears
Iraq soldier’s faith in war’s cause still unwavering
SCOTT MILLERNews Assistant While still enrolled in courses at Pepperdine, sophomore political science major Richard Nye has been embroiled in the current war in Iraq, along with the ensuing controversies. Nye has been in Iraq, serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Army since October 2006. Since his deployment overseas, Nye has witnessed the real side of war, and as a result, he has … [Read more...] about Iraq soldier’s faith in war’s cause still unwavering
International Studies seeks new division chair
RACHEL JOHNSONNews Assistant Pepperdine faculty members of the International Studies Division are on the lookout for a new division head after the term of the current chair, Dr. Robert Lloyd, expires. The selection is expected by Feb. 19th. Lloyd, a professor of international relations, served as division head for four years and was re-appointed to hold the same position for … [Read more...] about International Studies seeks new division chair