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Live GPS shuttle tracking to be introduced on Pepp app

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Photo by Benjamin KeoseyanStudent Government Association and Integrated Marketing Communications are working on an initiative to develop an app that would introduce live GPS shuttle tracking into the existing free Pepperdine app. “Everything looks to be in its finalizing stages,” SGA President Demisse Selassie said. “We don´t have a finalized date [for … [Read more...] about Live GPS shuttle tracking to be introduced on Pepp app

N. Korean human rights club denied application

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Liberty in North Korea is a global movement that rescues and helps relocate refugees hiding in China The Inter-Club Council denied the application of Liberty in North Korea’s Pepperdine chapter to become an official club Jan. 8. The club would support the rescue of North Korean refugees from China. LiNK is a grassroots organization that is dedicated to providing aid and … [Read more...] about N. Korean human rights club denied application

Interfaith book series addresses Islam

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Members of the community interested in Muslim history and culture will be able to enjoy “Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys,” a free 5-week long book discussion group beginning Jan. 23 in the Great Books room in Payson Library. Led by Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Dr. David Simonowitz, the discussions — only open to the first 20 people who sign up with … [Read more...] about Interfaith book series addresses Islam

Deceased landscape worker honored

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Photo by Marisa Padilla Landscaping Services workers Juan Cueto Hernandez and Ignacio Alamillo were talking together on May 10, 2011, like they did every day. When the two became work partners, they developed a close friendship. Cueto teased Alamillo about the day’s midday soccer pickup match at the lacrosse field, a tradition between landscape workers. Alamillo wasn’t … [Read more...] about Deceased landscape worker honored

Chivas USA faces last days

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Photo by Ricardo Avila Alvarez Imagine it’s the Chivas USA opening day of the Major League Soccer season at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. The sun is shining, the beer is cold and there is a different feeling in the air than in past seasons. This feeling, however, is not one of excitement. After the 2014 MLS season is over, Chivas USA will cease to … [Read more...] about Chivas USA faces last days