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Julianna Lauro

International Programs Students Face Academic, Financial Hardships

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Photos by Julianna Lauro For the third year in a row, Pepperdine has been ranked by the Institute of International Education as the No. 1 university with more than 67 percent of Pepperdine students participating in a program during their time as students, according to the International Programs website. For some students, though, the opportunity to study abroad can create … [Read more...] about International Programs Students Face Academic, Financial Hardships

MuttShack Pet Adoptions are Helping Furry Friends Find New Homes

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Photos by Julianna Lauro An organization that works with shelters in the Los Angeles area, called MuttShack Pet Adoptions, has made its way down to the Malibu area and will have pet adoptions at the local Cornucopia Farmers Market. The MuttShack, a registered nonprofit organization, works with shelters and rescues in low income areas to rescue dogs and their puppies. By … [Read more...] about MuttShack Pet Adoptions are Helping Furry Friends Find New Homes

Country Kitchen Asks for Support of Lease Renewal

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Graphic by Julianna Lauro The Country Kitchen, which has operated in the same location along PCH in Malibu since the 1950s, is fighting to renew its lease. The managers of the Country Kitchen, located at 21239 PCH, said as of right now, they are unable to disclose any information regarding the details of the new lease. The managers did express that one reason they hope … [Read more...] about Country Kitchen Asks for Support of Lease Renewal

Pepperdine Endowment Safe From Tax Bill Hike

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Photos and Infograph by Kelly Rodriguez Hovering over the heads of busy Pepperdine students is the future of its endowment. The tax bill that circulated around the House and Senate at the end of last year proposed taxes on those in higher education, such as Pepperdine and its students. While the House version of the bill aimed to raise taxes on student loan recipients and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Endowment Safe From Tax Bill Hike

Home Base Created for Returning IP Students

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Graphic Courtesy of Pepperdine University Counseling CenterThe Counseling Center created a new group for students returning home from abroad called Home Base.Home Base is a "gathering of students who have studied abroad through International Programs at Pepperdine, and come home feeling disconnected, unmotivated, or even noticing changes in their environment, perspective, or … [Read more...] about Home Base Created for Returning IP Students