Infographic by Mariella Rudi Associate Dean of Student Affairs Tabatha Jones Jolivet (’97) pointed to a painting by a former student in her office at the Career Center. “Justice” is what was rendered in bright purple on the board, and it’s the word that encapsulates Jolivet’s entire ethos. This ethos is precisely why Jolivet is the one you want on your side if you’ve … [Read more...] about New Rape Task Force Attempts to SaVE
Mariella Rudi
Sexual Assault by the Numbers
A series of sexual assaults reported in Pepperdine’s Department of Public Safety crime logs this year has raised eyebrows when compared to the smaller numbers of previous years. As of Feb. 12 , the daily DPS crime logs have shown eight sexual assaults: one on campus and seven off campus. That includes incidents overseas (see the actual DPS reports at the end of this … [Read more...] about Sexual Assault by the Numbers
Seniors Reflect On College Part 1
Art by Jenny RustdadPeople say college is the best time of a person’s life. “You’ll never get those four years back!” Every time people tell me about their (unsolicited) bucket lists, I can’t help but visualize some type of “Saw VI” device that entraps their heads inside a bucket and doesn’t let go until everything is crossed off. … [Read more...] about Seniors Reflect On College Part 1
Housing Crisis: Students frustrated as demand exceeds supply
After last week’s Housing Selection Day, only 41 percent of juniors and seniors were able to secure on-campus housing. All 497 open spots were filled within one hour and 45 minutes, according to Associate Dean of Students for Housing and Residence Life Brian Dawson. “From watching the system as it happened, it appeared that about 240 seniors got in during the first hour … [Read more...] about Housing Crisis: Students frustrated as demand exceeds supply
Beaches are for everyone
Photo by Marisa Padilla The end of summer in Malibu is not so much a death knell as it is for other communities. For Malibuites, fall rings in a new dawn of open parking, smaller lines and less traffic. One complaint heard year-round, however, remains the public’s use and access of the Malibu beaches. Most of the confusion arises at the high-tide line. Mandated by the … [Read more...] about Beaches are for everyone