Art by Alexander Hayes A social media storm brewed when Pepperdine alumna Michelle Fields tweeted an image of a comment allegedly posted by then-Pepperdine professor Russell Burgos in reaction to her appearance on Fox News’ “Cashin’ In” a month ago — a comment that read, “It appears she’s gone Full Retard.” The tweet — which got 251 retweets and 130 favorites — attracted … [Read more...] about Faculty Tweeps Talk Social Media
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HRL Reverses Changes to Housekeeping Policy
Photo by Marisa Padilla Students received an email Aug. 12 from Housing and Residence Life that said there would be a change to the current housekeeping policy. The shift would’ve resulted in bathrooms and common spaces no longer being cleaned on a weekly basis and in students having to take their trash to the dumpsters as well as maintaining the cleanliness of their … [Read more...] about HRL Reverses Changes to Housekeeping Policy
Man Trapped Under Calabasas Gas Station Sign
Photo by Ricardo Avila Alvarez A man sustained "pretty severe injuries" after trying to disassemble an approximately 1,000-pound freeway gas station sign at the Mobil gas station near Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas around 10:49 a.m., according to Captain Malcolm Hicks from the LA County Fire Department. The massive sign was already on the ground and was standing upright … [Read more...] about Man Trapped Under Calabasas Gas Station Sign
Flag football kicks off returning season
Photo by Marisa Padilla After a year-long hiatus, flag football has made its return to Pepperdine’s intramural leagues, with a spotlight Friday night game under the recently installed sports lights of the lacrosse field. Last year, intramural flag football was canceled due to a lack of trained referees but this year an effort to inspire student involvement by Campus … [Read more...] about Flag football kicks off returning season
“Just Laugh-In” honors Schlatter
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University A star-studded cast of Hollywood royalty gathered at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills on Sept. 25 to pay homage to George Schlatter in a tribute labeled: “Still Laugh-In: A Toast to George Schlatter.” The event, emceed by television and radio host Larry King, honored Schlatter, a five-time Emmy Award winner and George Pepperdine … [Read more...] about “Just Laugh-In” honors Schlatter