GLORIA SHELLERAssistant Perspectives Editor Students dread Wednesday morning Convo. Ten in the morning comes early after a night filled with studying and other activities. So why go? According to the Web site, Pepperdine leaders promote the Convocation program as a way to build a sense of community among students. Convocation programs are “assemblies where students gather as a … [Read more...] about Convo does not bind Pep together
Diversity changes face of the Republican Party
CLIFFORD SMITHStaff Writer About a year and a half ago, I met James Whitfield. He was black, in his early 30s, married and had kids. He was working as the senior officer for community relations for the Washington Health Foundation in Seattle, a nonprofit organization for community health and was also running for Washington State Legislature as a Republican. For the most part, … [Read more...] about Diversity changes face of the Republican Party
Iran poses nuclear threat
BEN YOUNGStaff Writer The proliferation of nuclear weapons around the globe is a scary thing. There are many people who live in breathless dread fearing possible nuclear war. And now Iran, hardly a stable, peaceful country is in hot and open pursuit of nuclear weapons. Iran’s development of nuclear weapons is quickly becoming a nightmare scenario for the West. Iran’s pursuit of … [Read more...] about Iran poses nuclear threat
SGA Constitutional Amendments
I) Creation of Housing Senators II) All Senators to be elected in the September Election III) General Judicial Council to be sworn in one month later IV) All Senators and elected positions must be at registered as at least part time. V) Technology fund Cap VI) Senators, Class Presidents and Directors can only hold or run for one office at a time. VII) Executive Board Officers … [Read more...] about SGA Constitutional Amendments
Recent Pepperdine alum passes away
AIRAN SCRUBY & CHRIS SEGALNews Editors Faculty and students are mourning the loss of recent Pepperdine graduate Lauren Avezzie, who died Sunday while vacationing in Dominica, a Caribbean island. She was 22. The cause of death could not be confirmed. A memorial service for Avezzie is being planned for tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Stauffer Chapel. Everyone is welcome to … [Read more...] about Recent Pepperdine alum passes away