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Faculty Tweeps Talk Social Media

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Art by Alexander Hayes A social media storm brewed when Pepperdine alumna Michelle Fields tweeted an image of a comment allegedly posted by then-Pepperdine professor Russell Burgos in reaction to her appearance on Fox News’ “Cashin’ In” a month ago — a comment that read, “It appears she’s gone Full Retard.” The tweet — which got 251 retweets and 130 favorites — attracted … [Read more...] about Faculty Tweeps Talk Social Media

First-Ever Black Female Dean Joins GSEP’s Ranks

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Photo by Marisa Padilla Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology Helen Easterling Williams took up the reins this year as the leader of GSEP. Williams is the first African-American female dean of a school at Pepperdine, according to President Andrew K. Benton. Former Dean of GSEP Margaret Weber announced her retirement in January, beginning the search … [Read more...] about First-Ever Black Female Dean Joins GSEP’s Ranks

PCH Reopened After Power Pole Cracks

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Photo by Whitney Irick PCH was closed in both directions between John Tyler Drive and Latigo Canyon on Saturday, Sept. 6, due to downed power lines, according to the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's station. Westbound traffic was turned around at John Tyler Drive and eastbound traffic was given the same order at Latigo Canyon Road, City News Service reported. As of 3:15 … [Read more...] about PCH Reopened After Power Pole Cracks

SGA President Resigns

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Photo by Marisa Padilla Rafaello Sampang was officially appointed Student Government Association president by the SGA Executive Board on Aug. 27 following the resignation of former president Angel To earlier this summer. In accordance with the SGA constitution, Executive Vice President Paula Ong served as interim president until the Senate voted to appoint last week. To … [Read more...] about SGA President Resigns