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RYAN HAGENStaff Writer Dean Ken Starr of the School of Law is taking on “Bong Hits 4 Jesus.” Starr is one of three lawyers defending the Juneau School District pro bono in the unusual and controversial Supreme Court case. The dispute began at a school-sanctioned passing of the Olympic Torch in 2002, when 10 students of Juneau-Douglas High School in Alaska captured cameras’ … [Read more...] about Starr accepts pro bono case against Alaskan high schoolers

KRISTEN ENGLERTStaff Writer According to Money Magazine’s Top 50 jobs, a software engineer, a college professor and a financial advisor rank in the top three. These three professions are three that many teenagers everywhere may aspire to become one day. These days teenager’s aspirations are at an all-time high, but teens are not willing to put in the work and responsibility … [Read more...] about Studies show students stressed by high goals and tough tests

To Whom It May Concern: I would like to express my sincere and deepest regret to Dean of Seaver College, Dr. David Baird, Professor Dan Caldwell, Republicans, Democrats, and everyone else who was affected by a recent Facebook message that was sent to members of the Facebook group “College Republicans.” I would also like to make clear that I was not speaking for the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about College Republicans Apology letter

MELISSA GIAIMONews Assistant While flipping channels during the nightly news, students may spot Pepperdine faculty members more frequently on airwaves. With the completion of its very own Live Feed Broadcast Studio, Pepperdine joined other top universities such as New York University and Stanford. Pepperdine’s new studio is located on the first floor of the CCB in the 149/150 … [Read more...] about Uplink studio connects faculty with media without travel hassles

CURRY CHANDLERAssistant News Editor What began as a quiet dispute over questionable student evaluations in 2004 continued in court this summer as Dr. Ronald Fagan laid another claim against Pepperdine seeking more than $55,000 compensation. In June, Fagan, a professor of sociology, filed a motion for damages, seeking lost wages and benefits from the period following the … [Read more...] about Fired prof reinstated, final ruling pending