SHANNON KELLYAssistant Perspectives Editor Beginning this week, the Pepperdine bookstore has begun to stock alumnus Steve Emmerson’s Rocketbooks, reading supplement DVDs the bookstore previously refused to sell. The bookstore initially chose not to sell the DVDs because of a former rule against CliffsNotes- type products implemented by the Humanities Division six years … [Read more...] about Pep welcomes Rocketbooks
How to create a good mix CD
LAUREN HOBARStaff Writer Ethical ramifications aside (which means you should only burn CDs with songs you legally acquire), a burned CD allows the compiler to become the musician. By fixing old stars into new places, they’re somehow brought to life again. The mix-CD solution resolves the danger of not being able to hold music as dearly as we should. You assemble it just so — … [Read more...] about How to create a good mix CD
Triathlon club triples up the competition
TIFF WELLSStaff Writer There is a new club sport in town. It’s the Triathlon Club. When the collegiate nationals are held in the spring of 2006, Pepperdine will be competing in it. As of yet, the NCAA doesn’t hold a national competition for triathletes. Therefore, Pepperdine triathletes will be competing at the collegiate nationals. At a triathlon, there are three events: a … [Read more...] about Triathlon club triples up the competition
Faculty and Facebook
AUDREY REEDNews Editor Even though students dominate Facebook, faculty and staff are also in the online mix. Whether it’s to get to know students, keep in touch or assign class work, professors have utilized the online networking site. By searching for faculty and staff on the Facebook, more than 65 user names come up. Staff members from Seaver Dean David Baird to Associate … [Read more...] about Faculty and Facebook
How to give help
HAYLEY LEARCHStaff Writer Pepperdine senior Wondirad Assefa Tsegaye is working to raise AIDS awareness across campus through the student organization, “You and I for the Universe (YIFTU).” He moved from Ethiopia six years ago, and brought his vision with him. “Pepperdine is the perfect place to do it — we have faith. All faith requires is to help out,” said Tsegaye of his … [Read more...] about How to give help