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CBD, Medical Marijuana Remain Illegal at Pepperdine, Despite Farm Bill

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Art by Natalie RulonCBD products and medical marijuana are not allowed on Pepperdine's campus, despite the fact that cannabis products derived from hemp are legal at both a state and federal level.The state of California passed the Adult Use of Marijuana Act in 2016, which opened the doors for the legal growing, distribution and use of marijuana in California. Until recently, … [Read more...] about CBD, Medical Marijuana Remain Illegal at Pepperdine, Despite Farm Bill

Changes and Additions in HRL Aim to Help Students Thrive

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Photo by Gianni Cocchella As the Class of 2023 moves in to its new home at Pepperdine, Housing and Residence Life (HRL) moves in to its new office, which is one of the many changes in HRL this year. HRL will also be introducing a new lockout process, Spiritual Life Advisors (SLAs) in apartment areas as well as new staff and positions. HRL offers a variety of resources … [Read more...] about Changes and Additions in HRL Aim to Help Students Thrive

Student “Awesome” Center Cuts the Ribbon

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Photos by Lindsey Sullivan After over a year of planning and renovating, the new Student Assistance Center (SAC) will officially open Friday, Sept. 6. The relocated SAC can be found in the building just above the Center for Communications and Business (CCB) on Seaver Drive. The building will now house the Health Center, the Counseling Center, the Office of Student … [Read more...] about Student “Awesome” Center Cuts the Ribbon

Staff Editorial: Embrace the Year of Recovery

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Art by Caitlin Roark First-year students, who are beginning their Pepperdine experience alongside newly selected President Jim Gash, and returning students — especially those who studied abroad — will be experiencing new aspects of campus this upcoming year. Since the events of last November shaped our identity and unified us in new ways, it may seem challenging for the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Embrace the Year of Recovery

Freedom Fight: HRL and Ethical Misconduct

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Photos by Kaelin Mendez Disgruntled Housing and Residence Life student leaders voiced concerns over HRL hiring decisions for the 2019-2020 school year. From Monday, March 11 to Saturday, March 17, papers hung on the Freedom Wall quoting the RA/SLA standard contract, including an anonymous letter written to HRL about their decision to rehire student leaders who “knowingly … [Read more...] about Freedom Fight: HRL and Ethical Misconduct