Photo by Paola Ramos Senior Alexa Shafer has received a significant amount of attention from her fellow Seaver students through a series of unconventional ATTEMPTS to communicate her goals to Ellen Degeneres. Shafer has applied to be an intern Ellen DeGeneres, but has put an extra effort into securing this internship by applying in a nontraditional way. While most … [Read more...] about ‘Hire me, Ellen!’
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Banana Republic to Close by End of February
Photo by Paola Ramos The Banana Republic store in Malibu Country Mart is set to close its doors Feb. 24. General Manager Donna Dallalzadeh said that this is due to an increase in rent for this particular location. Gourmet grocery store Dean & DeLuca will take its place. Dallalzadeh said the reason for the store’s closing is that the rent is too high for this … [Read more...] about Banana Republic to Close by End of February
We Don’t Have the Luxury of Being Politically Uneducated
Art by Kris Harper I was not educated on the events or details of Benghazi before my viewing of Michael Bay's "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi," and as the credits began to roll at the end, I sat there disappointed and teary-eyed at my immense ignorance about something that was so significant and perhaps even avoidable. The film was released Jan. 15, and the … [Read more...] about We Don’t Have the Luxury of Being Politically Uneducated
President Benton Announces New Vice Chancellor
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Former professor Janet Kerr WAS recently named the university’s new vice chancellor. According to the university press, Kerr is an alumna from Seaver College and the School of Law. The press release states she was previously a faculty member of the School of Law, and a professor emeritus before assuming the role of vice … [Read more...] about President Benton Announces New Vice Chancellor
Videckis v. Pepperdine University trial moves to Federal Court, opening new doors for LGBT community
Photo courtesy of Haley Videckis The next trial date for the discrimination lawsuit against Pepperdine, a case in which University staff members allegedly discriminated against two student athletes suspected of engaging in a homosexual relationship, will be determined at a scheduling conference on March 3, according to the United States District Court. As mentioned in a … [Read more...] about Videckis v. Pepperdine University trial moves to Federal Court, opening new doors for LGBT community