ESSICA VAUGHNStaff Writer An anonymous donation of $20,000 was given during Pepperdine’s Up Till Dawn philanthropy event in the fall semester, sources say. The philanthropy raised more than $35,000. Up Till Dawn is the annual philanthropic event that all the sororities and fraternities participate in. The money raised goes to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital headquarters in … [Read more...] about Panhellenic raises more than $35k
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Pep policy matches standards
AIRAN SCRUBYNews Editor Sexual harassment is a growing problem on college campuses nationwide, according to a report released Tuesday. “Drawing the Line,” published by the American Association of University Women, reported statistics about sexual harassment of students, as well as information on what students believe would create a more comfortable, harassment-free environment. … [Read more...] about Pep policy matches standards
Humor meets science
BRITTANY DEANStaff Writer Tuesday night’s Dean’s Lecture Series brought humor to campus in personal anecdotes as well as his opinion on the threats to science and technology today. Lane named his lecture, “America’s Future in Science and Technology - Some Storm Clouds on the Horizon” in which he not only explained the background of science including Albert Einstein and Benjamin … [Read more...] about Humor meets science
Spring Recruitment brings new members
AUDREY REEDEditor in Chief While there are no Rho Chis, timed parties or flocks of bright-eyed freshman dressed to the nines, getting to know new people and handing out bids remain. Spring Recruitment is underway for four Greek organizations: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Alpha Phi, Tri Delta and the newly formed Alpha Tau Omega. Gamma Phi Beta ended their informal recruitment last week … [Read more...] about Spring Recruitment brings new members
5 students to teach across the nation
ANNA KINGAssistant News Editor Few graduates would bypass a chance to begin their careers to relocate to a strange place and profession for two years of service. That is exactly how five Pepperdine seniors have chosen to start their careers after graduation when they were accepted to join the Teach for America program. Pepperdine’s acceptance rate speaks for the program, which … [Read more...] about 5 students to teach across the nation