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Computer science students lobby for an expanded program

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If you Google “best college majors,” virtually every single list — whether it is based on salary, demand, fulfillment or enjoyment — contains computer science or some branch thereof. Yet the computer science program at Pepperdine is only a contract major, meaning students only take about half of the required classes in computer science and the other half … [Read more...] about Computer science students lobby for an expanded program

Rugby loss does not affect tournament outlook

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Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine RugbyThe Pepperdine Rugby team ended their flawless record over the weekend, losing to Santa Rosa Jr. College in their second match of the Pacific Coast Cup. The team now sits with a respectable 9-1 record, and although they did not win the PCC, their season ranking will allow them to continue into the National Championship of the National Small … [Read more...] about Rugby loss does not affect tournament outlook

Sweet Sixteen: NCAA women’s basketball

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Photo courtesy of www.NCAA.comThe NCAA women’s basketball tournament will begin its Sweet Sixteen round of play this weekend, with some head-to-head matchups of the best teams the sport has to offer. Unsurprisingly (or perhaps very surprisingly, depending on your bracket), most of the top seeded teams have been able to advance thus far, making this upcoming round of play … [Read more...] about Sweet Sixteen: NCAA women’s basketball

Don’t ban ‘bossy,’ shatter its meaning

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Art by Sacha IrickThe Ban Bossy campaign that you may or may not have seen in your newsfeed these past few weeks aims to ban the word “bossy.” Supporters such as Jennifer Garner, Condoleezza Rice and Beyonce are calling for people to pledge to ban the word “bossy” from their vocabulary. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, who launched the campaign with the … [Read more...] about Don’t ban ‘bossy,’ shatter its meaning