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
Dormless frosh to leave luxury of Drescher hotel
SARAH CARRILLOAssistant News Editor GRAHAM SHEA/ASSISTANT Photo EditorHOTEL CALIFORNIA: Sophomore Nick Robbins, of Dorm 13, works on his homework and watches television in his bedroom in the Executive Suites at the Drescher campus. On Aug. 29, a typical on-campus dweller may have been crouched in the middle of a Towers cubby-hole, attempting to loft a bed amidst a sea of … [Read more...] about Dormless frosh to leave luxury of Drescher hotel
Steepleton Poised for Big Year
Noah GodwinAssistant Sports Editor For some athletes, being named “Wave of the Year” would be a career highlight. For junior midfielder Lisa Steepleton, the achievement is just a springboard to even greater things. Steepleton has already had by almost any standards an accomplished soccer career, but she says she’s not anywhere close to being finished. Steepleton appeared in 10 … [Read more...] about Steepleton Poised for Big Year
Saluting America’s heroes
Former Assistant Chancellor Douglas Plank, along with other Pepperdine alumni, is giving back, one U.S. veteran at a time. JEN CLAYStaff Writer J.R. Martinez is 21 years old. Like many people his age around the country, Martinez traveled abroad during the past year. But it wasn’t to study Baroque architecture in Italy or to casually stroll the halls of the Louvre in France. He … [Read more...] about Saluting America’s heroes
Public Safety Reports
Compiled by staff from DPS reports 8/30/04 • 1:52 p.m.Traffic Hit and Run, Non-Injury accidentLocation: Seaver DriveSummary: Vehicle vs. parked vehicle; moderate damage reported. 8/30/04 • 9:10 p.m. Medical, Person InjuredLocation: Seaver Drive BoothSummary: A student requested assistance after fainting. The Pepperdine Fire Department and Los Angeles County Paramedics responded … [Read more...] about Public Safety Reports