JULIS NAVARROStaff Writer Recent controversy at UCLA has universities questioning their approach to admissions and how they ensure ethnic diversity on their campuses. Two percent of UCLA’s incoming class is black. At UCLA, however, the dwindling number of black students has spurred a dramatic change toward a more "holistic" approach in admissions. The most recent statistics … [Read more...] about Diversity drought sparks policy review
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Election polls close tomorrow in senate race
SAMANTHA BLONSStaff Writer Polls close tomorrow at 8 a.m. for SGA online elections. Pepperdine students can vote online at pepsga.com for senate positions from all four class levels, all housing communities and for freshman class president. The most competitive race this year is for freshman class president, said SGA Executive Vice President Kristen Compean. The five … [Read more...] about Election polls close tomorrow in senate race
Justice visits campus to promote Constitution
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito speaks at the School of Law as part of Constitution Week celebration. MELISSA GIAIMONews Assistant On a special visit to Pepperdine, Justice Alito reflected on his recent appointment to the Supreme Court. Alito visited Pepperdine on Monday as a guest speaker at the Pepperdine School of Law’s Annual Constitution Day Forum. Justice Alito spoke … [Read more...] about Justice visits campus to promote Constitution
Lilly endowment grant extended
Funding from the Lilly Foundation, expected to end this spring, will continue in new formats. KRISTEN ENGLERTStaff Writer Pepperdine University will extend its relationship with the Lilly Endowment Foundation as the Pepperdine Voyage program receives restructuring and new leadership. The Lilly Endowment Inc., is a private philanthropic foundation that was created in Indiana in … [Read more...] about Lilly endowment grant extended
Mayor’s school takeover may prove unlawful
The mayor of L.A. moves to take over school district; state law poses challenge. SHANNON URTNOWSKILiving Editor Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa made a controversial proposal, which was brought to the state’s attention one year ago, to take control of the Los Angeles Unified School District. His initial proposal to gain full power over district operations was quickly shot … [Read more...] about Mayor’s school takeover may prove unlawful