Each year, approximately 75 students are found in violation of the no-tolerance alcohol policy, Sharon Beard, associate dean of students for Community Standards, said. While students are dealing with being found guilty of the standard substance restrictions concerning on-campus intoxication and possession of alcohol, there are some discrepancies regarding how the Community … [Read more...] about Students Say They are Unsure of the Community Standards Judiciary Process
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Pepp Introduces Step Up Certificate
Logo courtesy of Student AffairsA new certification is in the works for students hoping to educate themselves and others on Step Up.The new Step Up training certification will soon allow more students to become advocates for one another’s health and safety, specifically in the area of sexual misconduct. Pepperdine originally implemented Step Up as a way to encourage … [Read more...] about Pepp Introduces Step Up Certificate
Sexual Assault Survior Speaks Out
Editor's Note: A name has been changed to protect a source's identity. “This is someone I knew already, and it was just weird. It was just a weird side of him I never saw.” Former Pepperdine student Sarah Doe (name changed) began her evening at an off-campus house rented by members of a Greek fraternity with a small group of friends. The group drove to the house … [Read more...] about Sexual Assault Survior Speaks Out
Meeting Informs Students about Mountain Lions
Photo by Bryce HanamotoRebecca Barboza, Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist, provided students, faculty and staff with more contextual information regarding mountain lions during a session on Feb. 10 in the Fireside Room in response to the recent multitude of mountain lion sightings. Barboza spoke at the session about traits of mountain lions and how to identify and … [Read more...] about Meeting Informs Students about Mountain Lions
DPS Reports 4.18.16
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Department of Public Safety Activity Log 4/11/16 thru 4/18/16 INCIDENTS ‑ SUSPICIOUS PERSON Date: Apr 11, 2016‑Monday at 11:27 Case Number: 16‑00423 Location: SEAVER DRIVE Summary: AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON WAS WARNED FOR TRESPASSING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND ESCORTED OFF CAMPUS. Disposition: Referred to … [Read more...] about DPS Reports 4.18.16