By Katie Clary News Assistant Next year brings a changing of the guard for Pepperdine’s journalists. Starting August 1, telecommunications professor Dr. Michael Murrie will don the title “Director of Student Journalism” as Dr. Michael Jordan, the Graphic advisor for 13 years, steps down. Despite the reshuffling in the Center for Communication and Business, not everything will … [Read more...] about Murrie is set to take reins of Student Journalism
Can you hear the people sing?
By Graham Shea Staff Writer Last week’s Songfest proved to be another huge success, boasting five consecutive sold-out performances and between $20,000 and $30,000 in box office ticket sales. Awards were announced Saturday night at the culmination of the final performance, with Delta Gamma and Psi Upsilon and Friends taking home the Sweepstakes Trophy for best overall show. … [Read more...] about Can you hear the people sing?
Goodbye Pepperdine, hello online dating
Big Deal By JJ Bowman Staff Writer Most of us know the Internet ranks just above prison and the “Jerry Springer Show” as the worst place to find romantic partners. Chat rooms and other such online dating scenes offer far less verifiable information than even a brief bar room encounter. If you see a woman in her mid-20s order a drink, you can at least be certain she is not a … [Read more...] about Goodbye Pepperdine, hello online dating
Wins of CSUN and UCSB push Waves to No. 4
Men's Volleyball By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine men’s volleyball team moved up in the ranks to No. 4 this week after defeating No. 7 University of California, Santa Barbara and No. 6 California State University, Northridge last week. Next up, the Waves take on No. 10 University of California, Irvine and No. 3 UCLA, both in Firestone Fieldhouse. … [Read more...] about Wins of CSUN and UCSB push Waves to No. 4
Breaking into the biz
Pepperdine’s newly created Entertainment Business Network (EBN) sponsors ‘Pepperdine Idol’ and offers students interested in the industry an opportunity to, well, network. By Sara Rosner Staff Writer Although Hollywood is only miles away, perpetual traffic on Highway 101 is enough to deter most students from enjoying the show business capital of the world. However, they will … [Read more...] about Breaking into the biz
