The Well, a Pepperdine University student-led worship service under threat of closure, has received funding, the Convocation Office is working on a veteran convo and tuition is rising... again. Find out more about these stories and dead week's new Happy Hour! Anchors Whitney Ashton and Shayla Girardin report for the last episode of G News for the Spring 2015 … [Read more...] about G News 04.10.15
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SGA Touch Screen Ordering Slated for Caf
Photo by Sylvia Hartley The Student Government Association has allocated $13,000 to fund a new touch screen ordering system in the Caf. Sodexo estimated the total cost for the touch screens is $30,000. Sodexo told SGA that they plan to donate $15,000 to the initiative, making the current funds raised $28,000. “SGA’s senate for 2013-2014 believed that one of the major … [Read more...] about SGA Touch Screen Ordering Slated for Caf
International Students Gain a Voice – But Is That Enough?
Art by Christopher Chen The number of international students in the United States is on the rise. This increase creates potential for more diversity and opportunity for cultural awareness, but it also brings many challenges and issues with welcoming international students into college communities. According to a study by the Institute of International Education, there are … [Read more...] about International Students Gain a Voice – But Is That Enough?
Committee for International Students Designed
Photo by Carissa Mosley Pepperdine freshman SGA Senator Scott Hutchins is spearheading a new initiative for international students. This initiative is called the Committee for International Students and is designed to give a voice to international students in student government. The first committee meeting will take place Wednesday, Feb. 11. The resolution was given a … [Read more...] about Committee for International Students Designed
Payson Library Extends Saturday Study Hours to 9 P.M.
Photo by Madison Harwell Payson Library will be extending its hours until 9 p.m. on Saturdays beginning in the spring 2015 semester. The Student Government Association unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday to fund the staffing costs of this pilot program for one semester. SGA has been advocating for extended library hours since passing an advocation resolution in … [Read more...] about Payson Library Extends Saturday Study Hours to 9 P.M.