Hazing. Binge Drinking. Racism. Unhealthy body image standards. These are the most common negative stigmas individuals associate with fraternities and sororities. Pepperdine Greek leaders said they are implementing new rules to hold members accountable — leading by example and emphasizing philanthropies over parties to dissociate from these national stereotypes. “Obviously … [Read more...] about Greek Life at Pepperdine Continues to Challenge National Stereotypes
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Staff Editorial: Policy Changed Without Transparency
Art by Peau PorotesanoFull disclosure: it took us several minutes to find excerpts from the student handbook online. We promise we weren't using dial-up. We live during an era in which a simple Google search of "Pepperdine student handbook" yields 25,500 results in 0.32 seconds, yet the Pepperdine administration hasn't informed students about a crucial change to the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Policy Changed Without Transparency
Pepp Updates Hazing Policy
Graphic by Chad Jimenez This year's Seaver College Student Handbook has an updated hazing policy, which includes a broader definition of hazing, an explanation of the responsibility of passive participants and clarification that consent cannot be used as a defense of hazing. The policy changes are the result of a review of several hazing incidents reported over the past … [Read more...] about Pepp Updates Hazing Policy
Report Indicates Men’s Water Polo Players Were In Violation Of University Code Of Conduct
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe men’s water polo team lost 9 of their last 10 games in 2015, including the final home game of the season. The Waves finished with an overall record of 11-16, with only one MPSF conference victory.The losing season came alongside Director of Athletics Steve Potts’ announcement that on Nov. 5, University officials found some … [Read more...] about Report Indicates Men’s Water Polo Players Were In Violation Of University Code Of Conduct
