Courtesy of Random House LLC Alumnus Pierce Brown (‘10) has gained massive admiration for his novel “Red Rising” over the past month. Called “a dark and twisted power of its own,” by the Library Journal, “Red Rising” powered its way to the 20th spot on The New York Times best-seller list for three weeks after being released Jan. 28. The exact number of copies sold was … [Read more...] about Pierce Brown: Best-selling author alumnus
Pepperdine University
Candidates for the provost position begin their public interviews
The search for the new provost is in its final phase, with candidates already undergoing final interviews and Town Hall meetings. President Andrew K. Benton said he expects the new provost to be named “no later than May.” “The Provost shoulders responsibility for the academic integrity of the institution, overseeing academic programs and ensuring faculty … [Read more...] about Candidates for the provost position begin their public interviews
New York Times to be distributed on campus daily
The New York Times will be available to students on campus for free within the next couple weeks, according to Student Government Association President Demisse Selassie. SGA passed the resolution March 5 to have 50 issues of the Times delivered to campus daily; the papers will probably be available in three places on campus. The locations have not yet been determined, but … [Read more...] about New York Times to be distributed on campus daily
DPS Reports 03.13.14
2/17/14 5:21 p.m. Crimes – Larceny/Theft – Theft From Building, Burglary Location: School of Law Summary: A staff member reported jewelry was stolen from an office desk drawer. 2/17/14 7:36 p.m. Incidents – Suspicious Person Location: Seaver Drive Summary: A student reported a suspicious person. The individual had no affiliation with the … [Read more...] about DPS Reports 03.13.14
Last place Lakers teach life lessons
Sweet strokes and demoralizing dunks dazzled fans at Staples Center Friday night. And yet, as delicious as that sounds, the game was anything but appetizing. The Clippers furiously ripped apart the last-place Lakers in a 48-point blowout. To put it nicely, the Lakers have had a rough season. They lost, regained and then lost again their fearless leader, Kobe Bryant. Then, the … [Read more...] about Last place Lakers teach life lessons