CORTNEY MICHEALStaff Writer Tucked away in a small office in the CAC, history professor Stewart Davenport leans back in his chair, reading a ubiquitous history book. His feet comfortably rest on his office desk. His persona is comfortable, yet professional — academic, yet soulful. Balance is the word that comes to mind, especially since history is not his only passion. … [Read more...] about Davenport merges faith and learning
Search for next head coach begins
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Pepperdine’s athletic director, Dr. John Watson, began the search for Pepperdine’s next men’s basketball head coach yesterday, only one week after dismissing Paul Westphal, the coach of the Waves for the past five seasons. Watson will head up the search, which is still in its preliminary stages, but he’ll get help from a committee of people including … [Read more...] about Search for next head coach begins
Broader ethics statement still being pursued
JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer After two years of discussion, the university is still without a new ethics statement, Provost and committee member Darryl Tippens said. A committee of university administrators will revise the final draft before the end of the term, when it will then be handed over to President Andrew K. Benton and the Board of Regents, Tippens said. Tippens, … [Read more...] about Broader ethics statement still being pursued
Students face unfair schedule change
Staff editorial There’s a buzz going around campus about possible schedule changes. Currently Pepperdine is on a Monday, Thursday and Tuesday, Friday schedule. With the implementation of the schedule change, classes will be held three days a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or two days a week on Tuesday, Thursday. The Seaver Faculty Association (SFA) is changing the … [Read more...] about Students face unfair schedule change
Student patience exceeds its limit
KATHY MILLARLiving Assistant For senior Julie Serber, Pepperdine’s limited e-mail storage space has been a growing problem, especially since she is receiving important e-mails from potential employers. Serber said she has exceeded her mailbox limit about 12 times over the years and was eventually forced to open a Gmail account to handle much of her online communication. “I do … [Read more...] about Student patience exceeds its limit