Everything in college is a momentum game. Papers and projects are easier when one is in the constructive zone of their mind. Classes and days go by quicker when they are packed and frenetic. Pulling ourselves out of the pace does a bit of good every time, though. We welcome respites during the semester where we can breathe and gain perspective. But, if we’re out of the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Variety is the Key to Finishing Out Strong
Ava Heinert
SGA Candidates Advocate for Transparency
In conjunction with the Pepperdine Debate Team, the Student Government Association hosted its first Candidates Debate on Monday, Feb. 17 in the Raitt Recital Hall. The public event introduced the candidates to the community, allowing them to answer questions and debate policy.Steven Weinstock, SGA director of the General Judicial Council and co-coordinator of the debate, said … [Read more...] about SGA Candidates Advocate for Transparency
SGA Meeting Sets Budget for Spring 2025 Semester
The Student Government Association passed its Spring 2025 budget in its Jan. 22 meeting. As part of that budget, SGA passed a $10,000 budget for a parking party at the end of February. The parking party will celebrate The Mountain parking structure, which opened Jan. 20.Vice President of Finance Julian Mola originally presented the budget to the Senate during SGA’s first … [Read more...] about SGA Meeting Sets Budget for Spring 2025 Semester
Dark Skies and Safe Drives: Malibu City Clarifies their Lighting Regulations on PCH
Malibu’s Dark Sky Ordinance does not regulate street lighting on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), making the highway become too dark moving westward. Malibu city officials said there is no evidence of accidents caused by visibility on PCH. “I haven't gotten any complaints personally about safety on that side of town,” Malibu City Principal Planner Tyler Eaton … [Read more...] about Dark Skies and Safe Drives: Malibu City Clarifies their Lighting Regulations on PCH
Students, Faculty Navigate Housing Losses
For junior Vivian Vallely, Jan. 7 was supposed to be a fun day at Disneyland with her teammates. Vallely and her roommate returned to Pepperdine early from winter break to practice with the Women’s Swim & Dive team. Instead, Vallely and her roommate would become part of the 45 confirmed Pepperdine students who lost their homes as a result of last week’s fires, … [Read more...] about Students, Faculty Navigate Housing Losses