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Students pop pills to keep their focus

The use of stimulant prescription drugs like Adderall, Ritalin and Concerta has become a defining feature of the "whatever-it-takes" attitude adopted during finals week at Pepperdine and on college campuses nationwide. Full story

A student’s life is remembered, a college experience is cut short

The campus mourns the loss of first-year student Brian Choi, who died in the early hours of Saturday morning.

New campus minister receives warm welcome.

A floor littered with the foliage of popped balloons and a door plastered with cards filled with welcome and encouragement messages colored the office of the University Church of Christ’s new preaching minister last week— reminiscent of his ongoing introduction to the community.

Five Seaver divisions bring on new chairs

Of Seaver’s eight academic divisions, five will have new faces at the helm this fall. Division chairs are initially appointed four four-year terms, and are eligible for one three-year term following. Social Sciences Division: Steve Rouse Preceded by Department Chair Cindy Miller-Perrin, Professor of Psychology Steve Rouse of the Social Science Division is the department’s newest chair.

Despite Ugandan Bombing, Pepperdine Law students stay confident and committed

Pepperdine law students stay safe, but shaken, in wake of terrorist bombings in Uganda that kill 76, including one American.

IJM art show involves students, asks them to 'imagine change'

The show, which was held Friday in Adamson Plaza, featured numerous pieces representing positive changes that members hope to eventually see in our world.

Controversial tenure decisions mobilize students

Students are widely discussing the decision to deny tenure to two popular professors, Dr. Stella Erbes and Dr. Alexander Diener.

‘Currents’ illuminates the hidden side of Pep

The staff of CURRENTS, Pepperdine’s magazine publication, is getting ready to debut their spring 2010 issue.

New Public Policy art memorializes Sept. 11

Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy unveiled a brand new piece of art Thursday. The work celebrates the flag display put on by Pepperdine students every year in commemoration of Sept. 11.

Advertising seniors dive into the ‘Shark Tank’

Students in professor Debbie Wideroe’s capstone advertising class are diving into the shark tank next week, so to speak.

Comedy show returns to Pep

Two years ago, Pepperdine students had the opportunity to showcase their comedic talents at the “Last Comic Standing” competition. Now, thanks to the revival efforts of senior Jeff Thompson and junior Luci Prosapio, they will have the chance to do it again.

Gala celebrates student artists, magazine

Pepperdine’s annual Expressionist Gala showcased students hoping to become future Jane Austens, John Mayers and William Shakespeares on Wednesday.

Sorority fashion show entertains, supports Special Olympics

Cheers, hoots, hollers and banners filled Pepperdine’s cafeteria Thursday night as sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted their annual philanthropic event.

Authorities find, charge Point Dume suspect

A man has been arrested and charged with the March 12 attempted rape of a female jogger at Point Dume State Park.

Health Center helps smokers quit

Although the Student Health Center has long supported students who want to kick their smoking addictions through a cessation program, this year senior Eli Sayegh has worked alongside a physician’s assistant, to make the program more affordable.

Student filmmakers test uncharted waters

A trio of juniors on fire for film have embarked on a cinematic undertaking whose ambition and scale is pushing the boundaries of Pepperdine’s current infrastructure for guiding and informing creative projects, communication faculty said.

Google now imported for Shanghai students

Google, in an effort to avoid the censorship requirements of the Chinese government, began redirecting its users to its search engine in Hong Kong on Monday, March 22. This further limits options for students in an international program that already faced censorship.

Clear Water Café concert keeps Haiti in the minds of law students

A dozen musicians, the smell of coffee and about 70 Pepperdine law students filled the School of Law cafeteria Tuesday for an evening concert event called the Clear Water Cafe. The concert was a fundraiser for World Vision’s Haiti organization.