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Kelly Rodriguez

Toast to Birthdays

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Art by Madeline DuvallTurning 22 is not as fun as Taylor Swift makes it seem. It’s not really an exciting birthday, especially compared to 21. If anything, it may feel like the first boring birthday of one’s adult life.My birthday was on Feb. 8 and leading up to it, I found it hard to get excited. There were a variety of reasons why: It's expensive, the world's … [Read more...] about Toast to Birthdays

Rewritten Higher Education Act May Affect Financial Aid Process

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Infographs by Kelly RodriguezA rewrite of legislation known as the Higher Education Act could bring major changes to student financial aid and be "remarkably bad for students," said Terry Hartle, senior vice president of the Division of Government and Public Affairs for the American Council on Education.The Higher Education Act, originally passed in 1965, was last renewed in … [Read more...] about Rewritten Higher Education Act May Affect Financial Aid Process

PGM Town Hall Discusses How Politics Impact Higher Education

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Photo by Omar MurphyPepperdine President Andrew K. Benton and American Council on Education Senior Vice President Terry Hartle discussed hot-button issues and student civic engagement at the first of Pepperdine Graphic Media's three-part Town Hall series Thursday, Jan. 25.Benton and Hartle took part in a Q&A to discuss Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Net … [Read more...] about PGM Town Hall Discusses How Politics Impact Higher Education

Malibu Fire Department Contains Brush Fire

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Photos courtesy of Julie Ellerton A brush fire broke out near Civic Center Way in Malibu around 3 a.m. on Monday, according to Fire Station 88 Engineer Matt Rickard. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. While the blaze was estimated to be 6 acres, firefighters later changed the figure to approximately 2.6 acres. The fire was 95 percent contained and air … [Read more...] about Malibu Fire Department Contains Brush Fire