A Mission School Transportation bus drives in front of the SMMUSD Administrative Building on its way to Crossroads Elementary School. The Santa Monica school district would be disconnected from Malibu should the district split. Photo by Karl Winter. News package ran live March 15 on NewsWaves32. Package by Karl Winter The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and the … [Read more...] about Malibu and Santa Monica Schools Flirt with Breaking Up
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Professor of Music Melanie Emelio Retires after 22 years
Professor of Music Melanie Emelio smiles at the camera in her professional headshot. Emelio will retire from Pepperdine this year after 22 years of teaching. Photo courtesy of Melanie EmelioWhile signing her contract with Pepperdine, Music Professor Melanie Emelio said she thought she would stick around for maybe two years then return to teaching in Houston. Instead, Emelio … [Read more...] about Professor of Music Melanie Emelio Retires after 22 years
Good News: Embracing the Bittersweet Taste of Coffee
The first time I had coffee, I was 14 years old. I made a long black, quickly realizing how bitter it was, and proceeded to add 10 more scoops of sugar. I swore I was never going to drink this revolting beverage ever again.This vow was short-lived due to numerous all-nighters, restlessly studying for exams and catching up on homework. However, what first started as a need for … [Read more...] about Good News: Embracing the Bittersweet Taste of Coffee
Office of Student Accessibility Hosts Disability Awareness Week
Sophomore Ivan Manriquez, junior Samantha Ortega and senior Alicia Yu visit the Disability Awareness Week table on main campus March 16. Disability Awareness Week lasted March 14-18. Photo by Ashley MowreaderPepperdine’s Office of Student Accessibility honored Disability Awareness Week March 14-18 through several events on campus for students to participate in. The goal … [Read more...] about Office of Student Accessibility Hosts Disability Awareness Week
Byron Johnson Discusses Human Flourishing and New Center at President’s Speaker Series
President's Speaker Series speaker Byron Johnson presents on the impact of faith on the incarcerated. He will continue his research on the impact of faith on prisoners with Pepperdine's Center for Faith and Common Good. Photo courtesy of Grant DillionPepperdine welcomed the second speaker of the President’s Speaker Series, Baylor University Professor of Social Sciences … [Read more...] about Byron Johnson Discusses Human Flourishing and New Center at President’s Speaker Series