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Pep paycheck gets a little fatter

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SARA ROSNER         Staff Writer While many students may be oblivious to Pepperdine staff members who make the campus go ‘round, their contribution has been recognized with a pay raise this year. The wage increases, most of which became effective at the beginning of August, are a result of a 9 percent pay-scales increase. The change means that the lowest paid workers received a … [Read more...] about Pep paycheck gets a little fatter

Dr. Soper appointed new director

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CARISSA MARSHA&E Assistant Faith intertwined with learning has always been a defining principle in the life of Dr. Chris Soper. Now the political science professor finds himself right in the middle of The  Center for Faith and Learning’s mission to “enhance the connections between classroom teaching, scholarship, and Christian faith,” as he accepts a position as the … [Read more...] about Dr. Soper appointed new director

Storm trek: La. to L.A.

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ANNA KINGStaff Writer Few students could begin to fathom the difficulties facing 12 undergraduate students from Tulane, Loyola and Dillard Universities who were forced from the university that they called home. Through the work of the Admission office and faculty members, these students have already begun their semester here at Pepperdine and are beginning to settle into lives … [Read more...] about Storm trek: La. to L.A.

Students find ways to help

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SABRINA JENDLYStaff Writer Hurricane Katrina has stirred the community in ways that remind Americans once again of what it means to stand together united with memories of Sept. 11 still fresh in their minds. While some respond with bitterness and confusion to Hurricane Katrina, freshman and international student Oluwatomi Jaiyeola decided to take action.  Jaiyeola organized an … [Read more...] about Students find ways to help