Keriann BooneStaff Writer Fall Recruitment has a reputation of being overly stressful for fraternity, sorority and potential new members (PNMs) alike. Why have Alpha Phi, Gamma Phi Beta and Sigma Phi Epsilon decided to add a Spring (or Informal) Recruitment to their schedules? Each organization has its own reasons, but all agree that the dynamics of Spring Recruitment are much … [Read more...] about Recruitment changes for spring
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Games foster camaraderie
Airan ScrubyStaff Writer Plays were made. The enthusiastic crowd cheered and lamented as players gained and lost ground against their adversaries. But the gaming that took place in the HAWC on Saturday had little to do with the night’s premier attraction, the basketball game. The video-gaming extravaganza, sponsored by the Programming Board, allowed students to come together, … [Read more...] about Games foster camaraderie
‘American Idol’ joins other sly schemes
Jenny YangStaff Writer What is with “the man” lately? Boo. Hiss. I’m all about anarchy at this point. Big brother needs to lay-off a little. Yet, as the Smashing Pumpkins so accurately put it, “despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage.” True. So true. I got pulled over last week for the first time and it was just as I imagined: I’d rather have spent my time swishing … [Read more...] about ‘American Idol’ joins other sly schemes
Malibu crime rates continue to decline
Tony GeldmacherStaff Writer Malibu may be scenic and home to the affluent and influential, but that does not mean the city is crime free. The good news is the city’s crime rate has been declining for more than a decade since it contracted the County of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department for services in 1991. The LASD on Lost Hills Road is the law enforcement agency responsible … [Read more...] about Malibu crime rates continue to decline
Global awareness takes precedent
HANNA CHUStaff Writer Most Pepperdine students spend most of their time at the beach, occasionally dragging themselves to the library to study, right? This is a common misconception. Pepperdine students are highly involved in affecting change to social issues around the world. International Justice Mission is an organization with members who work to spread awareness on … [Read more...] about Global awareness takes precedent