SAMANTHA BLONSNews Assistant The Pepperdine Student Programming Board spent $46,073 on the Midnight Entourage and preceding Madness Village programs on Oct. 13, according to Keiy Murofushi, special events coordinator for SPB. The evening’s budget added up to almost 50 percent of SPB’s overall semester costs of $93,400. According to Dustin Vyers, Student Activities … [Read more...] about SPB releases Entourage cost; turnout, lower than expected
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DeButts debacle solved, city tosses street name
Malibu residents living on DeButts Terrace call the street name embarrassing, petition city council. RICHARD NAVANews Assistant Residents on the private street DeButts Terrace, about five miles north of campus, succeeded in changing their street name to Murphy Way on Monday. The Malibu City Council voted in favor of the name change after the residents petitioned for a name that … [Read more...] about DeButts debacle solved, city tosses street name
Tide washes in mascot
After a 10 year absence and a makeover to modernize his look, Willie returns to Pepperdine. MELISSA GIAIMONews Assistant University Marketing commissioned a professional athletic mascot company to design the new and improved Willie the Wave, who was re-introduced Saturday, Oct. 21 at Midnight Entourage. “We welcome Willie back to Pepperdine athletics and Pepperdine University … [Read more...] about Tide washes in mascot
CIO chosen after lengthy hunt
Search that began in May 2005 culminates with the hiring of the former CIO for Texas A&M University. RACHEL JOHNSONStaff Writer ----Pepperdine’s administrative search for a new Chief Information Officer has drawn to a close with the appointment of Timothy Chester, who will begin in February. Chester is the CIO at Texas A&M University at Quatar. Some of his achievements … [Read more...] about CIO chosen after lengthy hunt
Students journey to Africa
On a five-week trip to Africa students examined conflict and democritization, visiting many countries and taking classes. PATRICIA MARTINEZStaff Writer This summer, 12 students embarked on a trip to Africa. Mostly consisting of juniors and seniors, this small group immersed themselves in the South African cultural while studying the problems that plague the region. While many … [Read more...] about Students journey to Africa