By JJ Bowman Associate Editor A wake up call from Public Safety at 4 a.m. might be the least desirable phone call a Pepperdine student can receive. Senior Jessica Hooten heard such a call Saturday morning, and although the news was bad for her, it was even worse for DPS. Hooten said that after four phone calls and one urgent message on the answering machine in her Honors … [Read more...] about DPS officer falls asleep; cruiser hits student’s car
Retired pirates now have options
By Adam Holdridge Staff Writer Two years ago, the Pepperdine network hosted an infamous student computer named “Fraser.” On this computer the latest music, classics from every musical genre and even movie clips of the many “Saturday Night Live” parodies with Will Ferrell, could be found. Even with the end of Napster, multi-media content havens like “Fraser” still existed on … [Read more...] about Retired pirates now have options
CIA deputy visits Pep
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