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By Eve Persak Student Dietetic Assocation Every day hundreds of students, faculty members, campus workers and visitors pass through the turnstile to the Waves Café entrance. They search earnestly for a hearty meal to fuel the day’s activities, a cup of coffee to make up for lack of sleep, a light snack to tide them over through their next class or a tasty treat to satisfy … [Read more...] about Efforts of Waves Café staff shouldn’t go unseen

By Maya Minwary Assistant A&E Editor With a name that came from the one of the days of the week and a powerful laugh, it’s hard not to miss Wednesday Rose Kirven. “I have a tendency to be a loud laugher,” the junior said. “I can’t hold it back. If something is funny, I’m going to laugh, and I’m going to laugh out loud. “Sometimes, I’m the only who will catch a subtle … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Wednesday Kirven

By Joann Groff Assistant News Editor Alumna Jami Miscik told Pepperdine faculty and students there were things that remain unknown at the CIA — mysteries that even the agents hadn’t solved — and if anyone knows, it’s definitely her. Miscik was appointed to deputy director for intelligence in May after working for the CIA since 1983, three years after graduating from Seaver … [Read more...] about CIA deputy visits Pep

Mother of SGA President Jason Palmer tells her chilling life story filled with pain, anguish, yet plenty of hope. By Sarah Carillo Assistant News Editor “It’s not what happens in this life that matters, it’s what you do about it.” This was the closing statement of France Palmer’s emotional Convocation speech in Firestone Fieldhouse Wednesday. Palmer spoke about her life and … [Read more...] about France Palmer inspires Convo

David Davenport comes back to Pepperdine after a 3-year hiatus to teach in the School of P ublic Policy. By James Riswick News Editor For Dr. David Davenport, the past three years have been filled with transition, change and a variety of challenges. Before 2000, Davenport had held the same job for 15 years as president of Pepperdine. Since then, he’s been a chief executive … [Read more...] about Former president Davenport returns