CRYSTAL LUONGEditor in Chief Following disciplinary hearings for alcohol-related policy violations, the university has placed both Delta Delta Delta and Kappa Alpha Theta sororities on probation for the duration of the semester. The decisions, issued Wednesday, Sept. 21, to the groups’ student leaders, puts Tri Delta on probation without loss of privileges and Theta on social … [Read more...] about Greeks given probation
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Wildfire stirs evacuations
CRYSTAL LUONG Editor in Chief Students watch the fire in Calabasas on Thursday night. (Anela Holck/Asst. Photo Editor) Gusty winds have carried a small brush fire that started Wednesday afternoon north of the 118 Freeway in the Chatsworth area well beyond local expectations. Smoke continued to rise and ash to fall throughout the night and into the morning as the fire spread … [Read more...] about Wildfire stirs evacuations
Alcohol study underway
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZAssistant News Editor AlcoholEdu is no longer reserved for the hapless delinquent caught violating Pepperdine’s alcohol policies. This week and last week, freshmen living on upper and lower Dorm Road who voluntarily take the online alcohol education course will receive a free movie ticket and increase their hall’s chance of winning a big-screen television. The … [Read more...] about Alcohol study underway
Driving and talking fuels misdirected road rage
AUDREY REEDNews Editor At 11:30 p.m. two nights ago, I got hung up on by my own cell phone. It went dead and could not be revived. I had to come to grips that I may not be available 24/7, or that I may not be able to talk to people on a whim. The latter has gotten me in trouble twice recently. If you didn’t know, people think talking on a cell phone while driving is … [Read more...] about Driving and talking fuels misdirected road rage
CM retreat rejuvenates
LAURA JOHNSONStaff Writer “Good morning all you beautiful sons and daughters of Jesus,” said Linda Truschke, the University Church of Christ campus minister, to begin Sunday morning worship this past weekend. At the Campus Ministries annual fall retreat, more than 130 Pepperdine students gave up valuable homework time and came ready to be spiritually challenged. “Hugs … [Read more...] about CM retreat rejuvenates