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Staff Editorial: Housing procedures fail to house students

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Art by Sacha Irick Being homeless is a terrible predicament for any college student. Unfortunately, that’s the current plight of many less-than-pleased Pepperdine students. Sitting in the Sandbar, Payson or even your 8 a.m. class, you have likely heard objecting voices in regard to the housing process this year. The new policy of no summer interim housing due to Bible … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Housing procedures fail to house students

HRL reflects on Calamigos after one month

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Photos by Sarah Malone Hidden in the Santa Monica hills sits the Calamigos Ranch, one of Malibu’s most prominent wedding venues, home to the Biggest Loser Resort and — as of Jan. 2 — new off-campus housing for sophomores. About 11.5 miles from campus, the 130 acres of land features various recreational activities from horseback riding to hiking in the Santa Monica hills … [Read more...] about HRL reflects on Calamigos after one month

Give a Benjamin, Get Housing

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Art by Alexander Hayes Students occupy about 25 percent of housing beds during the summer. The other beds are either filled by conference guests, or they undergo renovations or facility maintenance. “The dean of Seaver College made the decision to reduce the room cost on the Malibu campus and eliminate the IP program fee [during the summer],” Seaver Budget Manager Jody … [Read more...] about Give a Benjamin, Get Housing

Housing office updates tech and security

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Technological changes are taking place on a backdrop of on-campus housing at maximum capacity. There are more than 2,200 students on campus, and housing is operating at 105 percent of its designed capacity, according to HRL. “There was more demand than we have space for. We have had the largest freshman class two years in a row, and we may have to restrict juniors and seniors … [Read more...] about Housing office updates tech and security