Photo Courtesy of www.oscars.org The 86th Academy Awards will be hosted by stand-up comedian and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres, who hosted the 79th Academy Awards in 2007. Her return follows the controversy and mixed reception of the previous host, Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. Entertainment Weekly’s Owen Gleiberman noted how MacFarlane created “an echo chamber … [Read more...] about Oscars: Flash from 1955 to 2014
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DPS Reports 02.06.14
1/28/14 8:07 a.m. Traffic Related – Traffic Enforcement – Reckless Driving Location: Seaver Drive Summary: A student reported observing a vehicle driving unsafely failing to yield to a pedestrian. 1/29/14 9:31 p.m. Service Calls – Animal Call – Dog Location: Raleigh Runnels Pool Summary: There was a report of a dog attacking a deer. Public … [Read more...] about DPS Reports 02.06.14
This isn’t about your fair-weather friends
If you’re like me, you’ve stumbled into this unusual energy-filled community called Pepperdine and fallen in love. I’m not talking about the emotion that arises from finding your soulmate — although that may be the case for some — but rather about the feeling that stems from discovering people you cannot imagine living without: the ones who can … [Read more...] about This isn’t about your fair-weather friends
New sheriff in town
Courtesy of LA Sheriff's DepartmentPepperdine alumnus John Scott was sworn in Jan. 28 as the Interim Los Angeles County Sheriff, effective Jan. 30, to replace former Sheriff Lee Baca, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department’s coverage of the induction event. Scott has worked with law enforcement for 43 years and completed his master’s degree in … [Read more...] about New sheriff in town
Staff Editorial: Payson and SGA join forces for GE courses
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