Janice LoganStaff Writer Photo courtesy Church RelationsHelen Young is settling backinto her home on campus aftersurgery. University Church of Christ minister Ken Durham makes no attempt to hide his admiration of Pepperdine’s matriarch Helen Young. In the spring, on the first Sunday that Young was able to return to church services after a fall that put her in the Intensive … [Read more...] about Pep’s matriarch is back on her feet
Class hears U.S. Senate candidate
Crystal LuongAssistant News Editor U.S. Senate candidate Bill Jones discussed public safety issues and his resolve to oust two-term incumbent Sen. Barbara Boxer Tuesday night, calling this a strong year for the Republican Party in California. His remarks were made to Pepperdine’s campaigns and elections class. Although public opinion polls show him trailing Boxer by 17 points, … [Read more...] about Class hears U.S. Senate candidate
Who comes with your candidate?
Josh DoverContributing Writer In the modern age of political elections it seems almost fruitless to compare presidential candidates without taking into account the men and women who will be doing the grunt work behind the scenes and setting policy for the administration. In this vein, I believe many people have overlooked what a John Kerry cabinet could bring to the table and … [Read more...] about Who comes with your candidate?
Ring the fire alarm
Early fire danger raises concerns Juana DiegoStaff Writer Ben Young / Photo Editor Typically, fire season hits Malibu in October and November. This year, fire fighters have seen an early hit, with fires breaking out locally over the past couple of weeks. Robert McKelvy, deputy director of the Department of Public Safety and deputy chief of the Pepperdine Fire Department, said … [Read more...] about Ring the fire alarm
Debates will be a more crucial test for Kerry
Melissa OverbeckAssistant Perspectives Editor With the November election just around the corner and the presidential race one of the closest in recent history, the debates tonight will prove to be crucial to the outcome. The pressure is mostly on Kerry. As the challenger, he has the most to prove and consequently the most to gain or lose in the debates. Bush comes in with … [Read more...] about Debates will be a more crucial test for Kerry