Joann GroffNews Editor Graham Shea / Asst. PhotoDean Baird addresses students during September's open forum Seaver Dean David Baird has sent his official budget cut recommendations to the provost, and the document reflects something many members of the Pepperdine community didn’t expect to see — revisions. In February, Baird announced that $1.6 million would be collected from … [Read more...] about Voices heard; cuts revised
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James RiswickAssociate Editor A lot has changed in the century of movies and the half century of television. Yesterday’s on-screen restrictions on language, violence and sex seem laughable today. There’s no more need for married couples to sleep in separate beds; however, the conservative undertones that created those restrictions are still very much alive in the 21st … [Read more...] about This column has been rated R by the MPAA
Libertarian senate candidate Gray visits poli sci class
Sarah CarrilloLiving Editor Judge Jim Gray, who is running for senator on the Libertarian ticket, recently visited Pepperdine to speak to students about his campaign and the “War on Drugs,” which is one of his main platforms. Gray, who is taking a year off from his job as a Superior Court judge, has also written a book titled “Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed and What We Can Do … [Read more...] about Libertarian senate candidate Gray visits poli sci class
Hit and run victim wants help finding alleged perpetrator
Chris SegalNews Assistant The victim of a hit and run is asking Pepperdine students with any information to come forward. The California Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred Sept. 18 close to midnight. Alessandra DeClario and her Mantel Great Dane, Annie, were hit by a car traveling toward Pacific Coast Highway on Latigo Canyon Road. DeClario … [Read more...] about Hit and run victim wants help finding alleged perpetrator
Students dive into local campaigns
Jen ClayStaff Writer Chris Wolff / Photo AssistantA collection of students watch in the Sandbar television area Sen. John Edwards facing off against Dick Cheney in the vice-presidential debate Oct. 5. Pepperdine students in Dr. Stanley Moore’s elections and campaigns political science class will make their own impression on the political landscape this year, and not just by … [Read more...] about Students dive into local campaigns