RYAN HAGENNews Assistant The Counseling Center will begin accepting applications tomorrow for its new, student-led education program. The program will allow students to creatively present information on the topics of alcohol, drugs and sexual violence to their peers, according to Alcohol Education Coordinator Robert Scholz. “Students will hold booths outside the Caf, talk with … [Read more...] about Counseling Center seeks peer teachers
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Pep hosts high-school debaters at Invitational
JESSICA MERTURIStaff Writer Last weekend Pepperdine’s Speech and Debate team hosted its annual high school invitational tournament, hailing students from as far as Washington, D.C, and raising necessary funds for travel expenses this semester. The debates did not only give students a chance to perfect their debate skills, but the tournament gave Pepperdine a way to give back to … [Read more...] about Pep hosts high-school debaters at Invitational
Pep student serves country, braves Iraq war
SCOTT MILLER News Assistant Pepperdine sophomore Richard Nye was a big supporter of the decision to go to war in Iraq. When someone asked him what he was going to do about it, he did not know. Then on July 31, 2003, Nye decided to enlist in the U.S. Army. “My parents have always preached to us that this nation has given us so much we owe it to give something back so we, my … [Read more...] about Pep student serves country, braves Iraq war
House vote will lower loan rates
CAITLIN WHITEStaff Writer At Pepperdine, 70 to 75 percent of all students receive some sort of financial aid. Loans are certainly an issue when attending an expensive private institution like Pepperdine, and many students say financial stress takes its toll. “The thought of loans is always kind of there in the back of your mind,” said freshman Rachel Shipp. “It’s kind of scary … [Read more...] about House vote will lower loan rates
Planned gym attire change put on hold
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