Shannon KellyNews Editor A student group called “Pepperdine Student Bill of Rights” has drafted a constitution aspiring to, among other things, “demote the generally unfair and ensure the progressing of those who disagree with the powers that be.” It is making plans to move beyond grassroots stages and on to addressing and involving the administration as well as SGA according … [Read more...] about Student Bill of Rights raises controversy
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Snow dusts Kanan
Shannon KellyNews Editor Chris Segal/Associate Editor A six-day Southern California cold snap lured snowplows to Kanan Dume Road on Wednesday, which was closed for a short time around 2:30 p.m., to clear the ice-coated street. As soon as it reopened, however, after-school caravans followed. “We’re wearing our ski jackets and mittens,” said 10-year Malibu resident Janice Nikora … [Read more...] about Snow dusts Kanan
Hotel houses Switzerland students for time being
Rachel Johnson News Editor Pepperdine’s newest overseas program in Lausanne, Switzerland is off to a bumpy start with students not living where they had expected. Pepperdine administrators had planned to renovate a hotel they had purchased and make it into the program house, similar to the living situation at the program in Florence, Italy. However, negotiations were not … [Read more...] about Hotel houses Switzerland students for time being
Elections may be cancelled
Kate SchwartzStaff Writer The Pepperdine student body is creating voting setbacks for the SGA special elections. In the fall elections a lack of candidates left three senator seats vacant. Students were then appointed by executive board members to fill the positions that remained vacant after the cancelled November special elections. This semester’s special elections closely … [Read more...] about Elections may be cancelled
Ethics Code becomes an official statement
Shannon KellyNews Editor The Pepperdine University Code of Ethics has been finalized as an official university document that can now be viewed on Pepperdine’s Web site and will eventually appear in various University publications including faculty and student handbooks. The preliminary draft of the statement was open for public review from September to November according to … [Read more...] about Ethics Code becomes an official statement