By Virginia Thomas News Assistant He re-routed the World Series from his TV to his laptop so he could watch it during statistics class. With the amount of computer networking knowledge he has, Spencer Kam could do a lot more malicious “hacking” than this, but that’s just not the kind of guy he is. This Pepperdine junior would rather go out with his many friends, play beach … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Spencer Kam
Horsing Around
By Jovita McCleodStaff Writer They say that when a door closes, somewhere a window opens. The door on Pepperdine’s Equestrian Center, which began in 1971, closed in May 2001, when the University decided to remove the horses and the program from the campus. <?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p> But a window did open, with the help of senior Steve Williams, … [Read more...] about Horsing Around
Public policy scholar earns Presidential Medal of Freedom
Noted author and Middle East researcher James Q. Wilson serves as a professor at the School of Public Policy, and presents lectures on ‘who becomes a terrorist.’ By Sam Hedlund Contributing Writer ames Q. Wilson, one of America’s leading social scientists, is Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy at the Pepperdine School of Public Policy. Wilson received the Presidential … [Read more...] about Public policy scholar earns Presidential Medal of Freedom
Downtown desertion not really all that odd
By Sarah Pye Living Editor Today’s Important Lesson that anyone more intelligent than dryer lint needs to know is: All places are not like Los Angeles. Now, a week ago, I would have assumed that this lesson might go without saying, and I could instead devote this week’s column to an issue of more worth and substance, such as nuclear arms agreements, or the latest antics of … [Read more...] about Downtown desertion not really all that odd
How to treat trauma after facing fire destruction
By DeNae Thomas Staff Writer Dear RA: My grandmother’s house was burned down by the Grand Prix fire. I try to concentrate on my studies, but all I can think about are the Thanksgiving and Christmas memories we shared there and all the birthdays we celebrated. I can’t imagine how she is coping with all of this and I really feel like I should be there helping her. It seems … [Read more...] about How to treat trauma after facing fire destruction