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
France Palmer inspires Convo
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
Former president Davenport returns
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
Pirates beware: Record industry subpoenas illegal downloaders
No one from Pepperdine has been charged, but if required, school will cooperate. By Sarah Carillo Assistant News Editor Downloading songs off the Internet used to mean access to free music. Now it may also mean a lawsuit, five years in jail and a $250,000 fine. Record labels filed lawsuits against 261 people Monday for file-sharing music and movies. And some think Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Pirates beware: Record industry subpoenas illegal downloaders
10 SGA positions open in elections
By Virginia Thomas News Assistant The X-shaped movements of their classmates’ pencils will determine who spends the year organizing and serving their peers with the Student Government Association. The votes cast Wednesday and today will elect a freshman class president, six freshman senators, one sophomore senator and perhaps two senior senators. However, at least one of the … [Read more...] about 10 SGA positions open in elections