Collaboration between Pepperdine students and facilities staff improves language learning

Collaboration between Pepperdine students and facilities staff improves language learning

Students in Spanish 251 at Pepperdine University participate in a language exchange program with Spanish-speaking facilities staff to enhance their conversational skills and build relationships. Marilyn Koziatek/Pepperdine University For college students who are learning a new language, applying classroom concepts to real-life situations, especially listening and speaking, can be challenging. At Pepperdine University, a collaboration … Read more

Consensys layoffs: Ethereum company reduces staff by 20%

Consensys layoffs: Ethereum company reduces staff by 20%

Consensys, the creator of the popular MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet, is laying off more than 160 employees across all departments of the company. CEO Joe Lubin announced the layoffs in a blog post, citing challenges from the macroeconomy and legal expenses related to the company’s ongoing battles with regulators. “Multiple cases with the SEC, including ours, … Read more

John Kelly, former chief of staff for Donald Trump, accuses him of being a fascist and threatening to rule like a dictator

John Kelly, former chief of staff for Donald Trump, accuses him of being a fascist and threatening to rule like a dictator

In a recent interview, John Kelly, former White House chief of staff under Donald Trump, made shocking revelations about the former president, calling him a fascist who admires Adolf Hitler and would govern as a dictator if given the chance. Kelly, a retired four-star general, stated that Trump fits the definition of fascism, describing it … Read more

Promoting staff wellness during a year of elections (opinion)

Promoting staff wellness during a year of elections (opinion)

For many individuals, the 2024 U.S. presidential election is causing feelings of déjà vu, leading to stress and anxiety. The American Psychological Association reported that the 2016 election was a significant source of stress for over half of American adults. Fast forward to 2024, and election anxiety is on the rise. This year, the American … Read more

Cibus reveals plans for downsizing staff and implementing cost-saving strategies

Cibus reveals plans for downsizing staff and implementing cost-saving strategies

Cibus, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBUS), a company specializing in agricultural chemicals, has recently announced a strategic realignment that includes reducing its workforce by 26 full-time employees, as reported in a recent SEC 8-K filing. The decision was approved by the Board of Directors on October 16, 2024, as part of the company’s cost reduction initiatives aimed at … Read more