JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Rick Rowland He has taught at Pepperdine longer than most students have been alive. He has guided, coached and mentored thousands of young people. At the end of this semester, Pepperdine will lose a man many consider a local legend. After 30 years as a Pepperdine professor, Rick Rowland will retire from teaching. “I’ve been in education since … [Read more...] about Rowland blows whistle on long career
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Seniors go through ‘a week of leaving’
KELLY DAVIESStaff Writer Going AWOL commenced Monday, sparking four days of activities intended to leave seniors with something more than a diploma. The Student Alumni Organization worked to give seniors food, advice, music and other giveaways for the event that runs until today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. By the fountain on main campus, graduating seniors signed up for SAO … [Read more...] about Seniors go through ‘a week of leaving’
Arts chair steps down
SARA ROSNERStaff Writer Sonia Sorrell Sonia Sorrell, chair of the Fine Arts Division, announced earlier this week that she would be stepping down from the post. Sorrel, who is not tenured, has been at Pepperdine since 1994 and was appointed chair in August 1999. “She’s been a good chair,” said art professor Avery Falkner. Courses taught by Sorrell include Western … [Read more...] about Arts chair steps down
Landmark split sets new courses
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZNews Assistant More than 3,000 Seaver students pay $45 to SGA and Programming Board each year, giving those entities responsibility over $135,000 of student money. Due to recent adjustments, namely separating PB from SGA, this year represents landmark moves toward responsible spending. In past years, when SGA was in charge of programming, it failed to focus … [Read more...] about Landmark split sets new courses
Yin to the Yang: Words of wisdom passed down
JENNY YANGStaff Writer With final weeks of college approaching, I’m tempted to look back and remember all the good times. Then again I’m also tempted to steal the parrot off our crazy neighbor’s bathrobe-clad shoulder as he paces the street at 10:00 a.m. stealing newspapers from driveways (true story). I’m not usually one to resist a good temptation, but this time I’ll pass on … [Read more...] about Yin to the Yang: Words of wisdom passed down