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Rachel SacherStaff Writer Campus Recreation’s new dress code policy in the Firestone Fieldhouse Weight Center and Drescher Fitness Center has been temporarily retracted. The change in policy was scheduled to be effective Monday, Jan. 15, but Mark Davis, dean of Student Affairs put the policy on hold Friday, Jan. 12 while the administration reviews the its appropriateness and … [Read more...] about Planned gym attire change put on hold

Caitlin WhiteStaff Writer A family has been chosen as recipients of the Pepperdine-sponsored Habitat for Humanity House that should be completed at the end of March. The Saravias, a family of four, will move in as soon as the house is ready. Construction is progressing well, according to the Pepperdine Volunteer Center and American Humanics Adviser Dr. Regan Schaffer, who … [Read more...] about Habitat house family selected

Rachel JohnsonNews Assistant Student Programming Board is putting a new spin on their usual presentation of Thursday night movies by starting the semester off with an independent film festival. Beginning tonight and running through Saturday, four independent films will be shown in Elkins Auditorium in an attempt to reach a new group of students. “Thursday night movies are a … [Read more...] about Indie films show this weekend

Scott MillerNews Assistant In a recent speech, President Bush proposed sending an additional 21,500 soldiers to Iraq, a tactic referred to as a “surge.” Luckily for the interests of the military, and the American and Iraqi people, both parties in the newly Democratic-controlled Congress are opposing the President’s myopic plan. This kind of bi-partisan oversight is exactly what … [Read more...] about Kudos to Kennedy, oversight legislation

Lauren Morton-FarmerStaff Writer Today the cafeteria hosted Pepperdine’s annual Nonprofit Fair, part of the National Week of Peace, Hope and Justice. The Career Center hosted dozens of nonprofit organizations, both local and national, giving students access to over a hundred volunteer, internship and paid positions. With opportunities ranging from work in finance to fine … [Read more...] about Nonprofit fair offers students a variety of fresh opportunities