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Pepperdine Mourns Death of Chancellor Emeritus Charles B. Runnels

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Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University The Pepperdine community mourns the loss of Chancellor Emeritus Charles B. Runnels. He passed away Tuesday at the age of 91. Runnels served as the University's vice chancellor from 1971 to 1984 and was named chancellor in 1985. In 2006, he was named Chancellor Emeritus, though he continued his work to support the University, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Mourns Death of Chancellor Emeritus Charles B. Runnels

Students Protest Columbus Statue on Columbus Day

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Photos by Matt Benton Voices chanting "take it down" echoed throughout main campus Monday as students protested the Christopher Columbus statue located above the amphitheater. Approximately 26 students clad in black and wearing white ribbons deposited flowers at Columbus' feet and sat in front of the statue in silence for about 40 minutes during the "Waves Against … [Read more...] about Students Protest Columbus Statue on Columbus Day

The Last Call: Dodgers Legend Leaves Mic after 67 years

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Photos Courtesy of Carol Schalla and Pepperdine University Hollywood has historically been known as the home of the best entertainers and storytellers in the world. While many of these personalities needed to write a script, sing songs or put their name on the big screen, three of the greatest sports announcers of all-time only needed a microphone to share their stories with … [Read more...] about The Last Call: Dodgers Legend Leaves Mic after 67 years

Title IX Exemption is History

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Art by Kylie Meyers One of the biggest changes to Pepperdine's harassment policy occurred early this year but, President Andrew K. Benton said, it will not have an affect on the operation of the university or the treatment of its students. "People are reading way too much into this, I think," said Benton. "Pepperdine often takes positions where it doesn't really want any … [Read more...] about Title IX Exemption is History