Chris SegalNews Assistant With the diminishing number of Wednesday Convocations and the disappearance of double credits, some students are scratching their heads about whether they will be able to earn an A in Convocation this semester. Plans are in the works to change this situation. SGA, the voice of the student body, passed a resolution last week asking for changes to the … [Read more...] about Not enough Convos, SGA says
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Mascot Madness kicks off
Crystal LuongAssistant News Editor Virtual insanity is on its way. Last year there was Madness Reloaded, this fall Old School Madness and now, Mascot Madness. Pepperdine, without a mascot for more than a year, has launched its official contest in search of a bigger and bolder icon to pump up game-day crowds and re-establish University tradition. The winner will receive a $500 … [Read more...] about Mascot Madness kicks off
‘One Book, One City’ thrives in Malibu
Charlotte BotsfordStaff Writer “One Book, One City” encourages people of all ages to connect as a community and choose a book, read it and discuss that book through an assortment of events and lectures. More than 200 cities across America have joined this program, which was initiated in 1998 by the Washington Center for the Book in Seattle, and now Malibu has as well. The … [Read more...] about ‘One Book, One City’ thrives in Malibu
Dr. Doug Swartzendruber: a man with a lot on his mind
Poppy GarofaloStaff Writer At Pepperdine University, the majority of the student body identifies with the views of the Republican Party. Standing apart is Dr. Douglas Swartzendruber. Ben Young / Photo Editor A professor of biology at Pepperdine, Swartzendruber said he believes a more democratic form of government is necessary for the future of America, especially regarding the … [Read more...] about Dr. Doug Swartzendruber: a man with a lot on his mind
Business contest begins Nov. 11
Crystal LuongAssistant News Editor Business dreams, which seemed so far away for some Pepperdine students, could be one step closer to realization. The winning team in the first-ever Pepperdine Business Plan Competition will be awarded seed money for a start-up venture, a cash jackpot that could potentially be worth between $10,000 and $20,000. The event, organized by the … [Read more...] about Business contest begins Nov. 11