Kelly DaviesStaff Writer Students filled the Drescher Graduate Campus auditorium Tuesday to hear theologian, author and former U.S. ambassador Michael Novak discuss positive alternatives to tyranny for the peoples of the Middle East. “Religion and Democracy: The Case for Islam” is the sixth lecture in the Pepperdine School of Public Policy’s series on “The Prospects for … [Read more...] about Expert discusses democracy
NASA meets baby seals
James RiswickAssistant A&E Editor NASA announced last week that it will be returning the shuttle program to operation in December, nearly three years since the Columbia broke up during re-entry. In the meantime, the International Space Station has been doing its best impression of the Mir – being supplied by ancient Russian space capsules and becoming cluttered with … [Read more...] about NASA meets baby seals
HCL picks new RAs
Meredith RodriguezNews Assistant Freshman Kelsey Johnson and Troythomas participate in a group process Saturday, an importantpart of the RA application process.(Photo by Meredith Rodriguez) One hundred thirty-seven aspiring residential advisors (RA) completed a required segment of the annual RA application process called, “group process” on Saturday. The 29 returning RA … [Read more...] about HCL picks new RAs
Oscar season inspires musings
Gabe DurhamStaff Writer Since Evelyn wrote a column last week about a friend who name-drops all the time, I thought, “What a good chance to set my own record straight.” Contrary to popular belief, I don’t really know that many celebrities. I mean, of course I have an inner circle of A-list actors and directors, but it isn’t nearly as big as you’d think. Just the other night, … [Read more...] about Oscar season inspires musings
Funky dance troupe returns to Smothers
Amy LarsonStaff Writer The audience has finally received their demand: Pilobolus Dance Theater is at Pepperdine once again. The Connecticut dance troupe known for contorting into impossible positions will perform at Smothers Theatre tonight. Though this is not the group’s first visit to Pepperdine, they have returned with a variety of new and unique routines to perform for the … [Read more...] about Funky dance troupe returns to Smothers