CAITLIN WHITEStaff Writer Longtime Malibu resident and celebrity Cher will be auctioning possessions housed in her palatial home this fall. Most of the possessions to be sold come from Cher’s Malibu home. A portion of the proceeds of the auction will be donated to charities, such as Operation Helmet, the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and the Children’s Craniofacial Association. … [Read more...] about Cher shares her wealth does service for soldiers
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iPods old news, dogs are new trend
DAVID KOBStaff Writer Last week, I spent most of my time visiting friends’ off-campus housing. I was surprised that everybody found a decent place despite Malibu landlords’ immense bias toward renting to Pepperdine students (More on that in another article). On a visit to my friend Jenet’s new condo, however, something unexpected happened. I leaned in to give her a big hug when … [Read more...] about iPods old news, dogs are new trend
New dean appointed to fill long-vacant post
ELISHA SOCHStaff Writer The university has appointed Keith Hinkle, formerly Pepperdine’s associate vice chancellor for Estate and Gift Planning, to fill a position left vacant for the last two years. Hinkle will be the university’s new vice president for Advancement and Public AffairsThe position was created in 2001, but left vacant by Brad Cheeves in 2004.“This is not … [Read more...] about New dean appointed to fill long-vacant post
Pulitzer winner hired to teach at Law School
CURRY CHANDLER Assistant News Editor The Pepperdine University School of Law will begin the academic year with the addition of a Pulitzer Prize winning author and professor of history and law. Dr. Edward Larson will hold the Hugh and Hazel Darling Chair at the School of Law as well as a professorship at Seaver. His previous position was at the University of Georgia, where he … [Read more...] about Pulitzer winner hired to teach at Law School
Rankings recognize academics, high costs of Malibu education
AIRAN SCRUBYNews Editor Pepperdine is rising again in USNews and World Report’s annual college rankings. The university has moved up one place and is now ranked No. 54 nationally in academics, but the school was also cited for rising cost, and was ranked as No. 2 in the nation for student debt. In other ranking systems, such as the Princeton Review, the university was named … [Read more...] about Rankings recognize academics, high costs of Malibu education