ELIZABETH SMITHAssistant Director of Student Journalism Frustrated and surprised. Since my arrival Saturday morning in Montgomery, Ala., to help with the American Red Cross’ work with the Hurricane Katrina disaster, I have been frustrated and surprised. Soon after I began my work with the Red Cross Public Affairs team, housed in an old Kmart building, I realized the fallout … [Read more...] about Frustration and Surprise stage
Organizations should not focus on conversions
ANDREW RICHDALEStaff Writer As a high school freshman, I was involved in a program at a Baptist church in Florida that had the primary goal of converting individuals in need. Before going out into the community, we learned tactics and strategies to maximize the volume of conversions. On one occasion, my group leader told me to witness to a homeless man by handing him a track, … [Read more...] about Organizations should not focus on conversions
Men win in San Diego
MARC CHOQUETTEStaff Writer The Pepperdine men’s cross country team might top any “crazy” tale from this past weekend. After a rough season last year with no top three finishes to speak of, in addition to some struggles and an 11th-place finish in this season’s opener at CSU Fullerton, the guys most certainly hoped for a better showing this week. It’s doubtful that many of them … [Read more...] about Men win in San Diego
International Programs picks new dean, staffers
SHANNON WATSONStaff Writer The beginning of a school year usually brings a rush of new faces as incoming freshman and transfer students swarm campus. However, new students are not the only fresh faces in the crowd. International Programs has a new look this year, too. The office has hired three new staff members to fill the positions of dean, director and recruiting … [Read more...] about International Programs picks new dean, staffers
War on terrorism taking place in Iraq serves as the crucible for our generation
JOHN DENNISTONStaff Writer This past Sunday’s four-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks brings pause to observe another crucial yet silent milestone in America’s response to terrorism. As of June 7, the time elapsed since Sept. 11 has surpassed the span of America’s involvement in World War II, from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the final surrender at Tokyo Bay. The … [Read more...] about War on terrorism taking place in Iraq serves as the crucible for our generation