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Staff Editorial: Payson and SGA join forces for GE courses

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Art by Sacha Irick In a welcome move, SGA has continued to put our Student Activities fees to work to save us money. From last semester, we know off-campus meal points and their accompanying discounts will be implemented soon. And with a new SGA resolution, select GE textbooks will be available on reserve in the library starting next semester. This resolution from SGA is … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Payson and SGA join forces for GE courses

Plea from a “nerd”

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When asked where on campus I live, I instinctively blurt out “the library.” Not only do I work in the Academic Center for Excellence as a writing tutor, but I spend a good portion of my day there. However, it did take me some time to realize that Payson Library is not a designated social area for eating, practicing your musical instrument, Skyping or sleeping. The sad truth is … [Read more...] about Plea from a “nerd”

LaZebnik closes the book on Payson

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Photo by Brandon Scheirman Ken LaZebnik, director for Library Advancement and Public Affairs, will be leaving his position at the end of January. LaZebnik, who has been with the university since 2010, has been named the Founding Director of Stephen’s College Mastery of Fine Arts in Television and Screenwriting. LaZebnik, a playwright and screenwriter, helped Stephen’s … [Read more...] about LaZebnik closes the book on Payson

Phoebe Beasley’s artwork displayed in Payson

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Photo by Brandon Scheirman Phoebe Beasley conveyed real-life situations in an artistic manner, clearly portraying the beauty of these common realities. Her art’s warmth and familiarity, along with her vividly written descriptions of each piece, provided a window into the artist’s life and background. Senior Christina Marzban said “I’m really excited about the fact that … [Read more...] about Phoebe Beasley’s artwork displayed in Payson

Ken LaZebnik’s mission to transform Payson Library

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Photo by Marie Meneses Tucked into an alcove off the ground floor of Payson Library is the inconspicuous office of Ken LaZebnik. He has no official plaque or faculty webpage, but once located, the cramped but comfortable quarters of Pepperdine’s director for library advancement and public affairs are a haven for lovers of art and literature. Based out of Studio City in Los … [Read more...] about Ken LaZebnik’s mission to transform Payson Library