SAMANTHA BLONSNews Assistant After last week’s SGA election, one race remains undetermined. When none of the candidates for freshman class president secured 50 percent of the vote, SGA Executive Board members announced that a run-off election would be held through Friday at 8 a.m. between the top two candidates, Blake Franks and Alex Pennekamp. Freshmen can vote online at … [Read more...] about Run-off called in race for freshman president
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Kerry speaks to overflow
SAMANTHA BLONSnews assistant Sen. John Kerry’s highly anticipated speech in Smothers Theatre on Monday centered on his faith and the responsibility of Christians in politics, followed by a question and answer session with pre-selected student leaders. Some students stood outside the theatre for hours that morning, waiting for tickets to the event, which were allotted on a … [Read more...] about Kerry speaks to overflow
Malibu stoplight added despite dissent among locals and Pep staff
A new traffic signal will be installed two miles from campus as a safety precaution; others expect delays. RICHARD NAVANews Assistant The residents of Malibu have always been assured by the city’s vision statement that declares that the beauty of the area will never be compromised, even if suburban conveniences must be sacrificed. This is called into question, however, when … [Read more...] about Malibu stoplight added despite dissent among locals and Pep staff
New business class connects student passion with capital
AIRAN SCRUBYNews Editor Students from a variety of majors are coming together in a classroom setting to make their dreams come true. The class, Artistic Entrepreneurship and Technology, is listed through the Business Division, but all students may participate. The course was added to Pepperdine’s curriculum this year, and is taught by a visiting professor, Dr. Elliot McGucken. … [Read more...] about New business class connects student passion with capital
Cell phones banned in cars
RICHARD NAVANews Assistant Pepperdine students and California residents will soon be forced to put away cell phones while on the road as part of a new law aimed to increase public safety. According to the California Highway Patrol Web site, cellular phone usage while driving is the No. 1 cause of car accidents among distracted drivers. This statistic was figured in 2001 and … [Read more...] about Cell phones banned in cars