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CRYSTAL LUONGEditor in Chief Anela Holck/Asst. Photo Editor The fire season’s first go at the southland that began Wednesday, Sept. 28, torched more than 24,000 acres. On campus, the Topanga Fire tested the preparedness of the university’s emergency response plans. “The ball started rolling slowly,” said Dawn Emrich, assistant director of the Department of Public Safety. “But … [Read more...] about First season fire tests preparedness

GWENDOLYN SISKAStaff Writer Starting fall 2006, the Graduate School of Education and Psychology will offer a new degree: the master of science in workplace learning and performance. The program was developed to assist students with backgrounds in education, psychology, communication, business and related fields. It will help them model transformational leadership while … [Read more...] about GSEP adds degree

SHANNON KELLYAssistant Perspectives Editor In January, Pepperdine rejected a reading supplement product developed by one of its own, alumnus Steven Emmerson. In August 2004, Emmerson unveiled “Rocketbooks,” which are digital study guides much like CliffsNotes in the form of interactive and stylized DVDs. They present chapter summaries, in-depth analysis of key themes and pop … [Read more...] about Bookstore refuses study aids  

BRITNEY MALONEYStaff Writer Students left Monday afternoon’s Convocation with purple ribbons pinned to their shirts and stress balls in their paint-marked hands. The Intercultural Affairs Office sponsored a Convocation called “Domestic violence and  the Church’s Response” in recognition of October being Domestic Violence Awareness month, after which students put their … [Read more...] about Handprints increase awareness

CHRIS SEGALPerspectives Editor Harriet Miers President Bush nominated Harriet Miers on Tuesday to the Supreme Court. Miers, 60, received an honorary degree from Pepperdine in May and was the distinguished speaker for the School of Law’s graduation ceremonies. An honorary degree is the highest honor and is reserved for individuals who manifest ideals consistent with Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Honorary alumna Miers up for justice