Joann GroffNews Editor Seaver Dean David Baird released his official recommendations Monday on how to cut approximately $1 million from Seaver College, with degrees in Advertising, Humanities, International Business, P.E. and Public Relations at risk of deletion or reduction to a minor. In February, it was announced that $1.6 million of the operating budget would be collected … [Read more...] about Dean may ax majors in $1 million cuts
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Frosh Follies
Pepperdine’s newest recruits, the class of 2008, showed off their best singing and dancing skills in this beginning-of-school tradition that included everything from kung fu to superhero action — and even President Benton impressions! Angie SmithStaff Writer Graham Shea/Asst. Photo Editor Frosh Follies had a different twist this year, undergoing more than the typical minor … [Read more...] about Frosh Follies
Leaders assess goals
Chris SegalNews Assistant Changes last semester to the structure of SGA and the Programming Board (PB) will affect the future of campus policies and events. Student leaders have developed their visions of each group’s role for the new school year. SGA and PB split in March, making them equal student organizations with different objectives. Since its creation five years ago, PB … [Read more...] about Leaders assess goals
Appeal fails; Sig Nu is out
Crystal LuongAssistant News Editor The end of the line has come for ousted fraternity, Sigma Nu. The chapter’s appeal to reverse its deactivation last semester has been rejected on grounds that the group did not indicate a willingness to make long-term changes after repeated violations of Pepperdine policies, according to campus officials. “There was a pattern of incidents that … [Read more...] about Appeal fails; Sig Nu is out
Starr to guide Pep legal minds
Joann GroffNews Editor Proclaiming the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance. Charging the president of the United States with perjury and obstruction of justice. Defending the value of human life in a landmark right-to-die case. He has had many extraordinary jobs during the course of his career, but now Kenneth Starr assumes a new post as the dean of Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Starr to guide Pep legal minds