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Mandatory Attendance Needs To Stop

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Graphic by Nate BartonTo me, syllabus day is important for two reasons. First is to claim a territorial dibs on whatever desk I deem worthy and second is to find out how many days of class I can miss without hurting my grade. Jokes aside, mandatory attendance is a form of coddling that I find patronizing and unnecessary. Students should be expected to actually go to school … [Read more...] about Mandatory Attendance Needs To Stop

SPC Application Open

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Photo Courtesy of Angela Kappus The Student Philanthropy Council has officially opened up applications for the next academic year. The application opened early last week, and the final deadline to apply is Monday, Feb. 29. According to the Student Philanthropy Council's application-requirements page, SPC is a student-led organization that strives to embody Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about SPC Application Open

Student Representatives Promote Health And Wellness

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Photo by Zach Le The recently created Wellness Department initiated a leadership program for students in peer groups, Health and Wellness Education Coordinator Hannah DeWalt said. Students sign up for the program to act as representatives for their respective peer groups, DeWalt said. The first meeting occurred last Friday at 5 p.m. at DeWalt's residence. The students who … [Read more...] about Student Representatives Promote Health And Wellness

Pepperdine Probz: When You Can’t Play the Ukelele

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Photo by Rachal Marquez A classic quality of the Pepperdine community is their incredible affinity for musical tasks. Jam sessions crop up in every dorm, hallway and classroom, and musical aspirations are widespread. It's common to hear a discussion about an EP or for friends to post regular videos of themselves singing while playing a ukulele. The Pepperdine mascot … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Probz: When You Can’t Play the Ukelele