Staff Editorial Every year there are changes at Pepperdine, some good, some bad. Some we barely notice, while others are impossible to miss. We at the Graphic would like to acknowledge some of the new additions to the campus and give our opinion on what works and what doesn’t. Some of the most obvious changes are those on the roads at Pepperdine. The new stop sign at Banowsky … [Read more...] about Changes to cheer and jeer
New ID cards issued to avoid identity fraud
Hailey AmatoStaff Writer In the late 16th century, William Shakespeare wrote in “Othello,” “But he that filches from me my good name/Robs me of that which not enriches him/And makes me poor indeed.” Did Shakespeare know that identity fraud would be a rapidly growing problem today? It’s doubtful, but in the 2002 calendar year alone, 218,714 cases of identity fraud were … [Read more...] about New ID cards issued to avoid identity fraud
Goodbye Terrance, and other thoughts
Scott TrevathanStaff Writer The first week of school is always an enjoyable time for me because it is practically the only time that I enjoy going on campus. This year it has been a little difficult for me to take full advantage of my rigorous 13-unit schedule. I don’t know if it is the total lack of parking that is a result of all the 12-year-old looking freshmen driving … [Read more...] about Goodbye Terrance, and other thoughts
Planned cuts evoke outrage
Joann GroffNews Editor Baird After Seaver Dean David Baird released his official recommendations on how to cut approximately $1 million from Seaver College, students and alumni who studied in advertising, humanities, international business, P.E. and public relations were left to piece together how the cuts will affect them. Most expressed frustration upon reflection of the … [Read more...] about Planned cuts evoke outrage
Convention gives Bush a boost
Scott WithycombePerspectives Assistant Coming out of the Republican convention, President Bush received a nice bounce in the polls. While many are calling the president’s two to four point gain (depending which poll you read) over his previous figures modest, it is a very important surge for the incumbent. The polls show Bush gaining over Kerry not only in a hypothetical … [Read more...] about Convention gives Bush a boost