By Brittany Kelley Staff Writer The view of the Pacific is pretty amazing from Pepperdine’s cafeteria, but as of Feb. 20, it has some competition when it comes to Pepperdine’s “must-see” attractions. Several dramatic improvements have transformed Pepperdine’s Stauffer Chapel into one of the campus’ most beautiful landmarks. Thanks to donations from Facilities Management … [Read more...] about Renovation work done; chapel open
Londoners Find Diversity In The House
Global GabBy Benjamin Texter Overseas Correspondent Diversity has recently surfaced as a heightened topic of discussion at Pepperdine. Considering the stigmatizing stereotype of a strait-laced, conservative, racially underrepresented institution, one should not be surprised at Pepperdine’s recent efforts to advance the university in a heterogeneous direction. Although it seems … [Read more...] about Londoners Find Diversity In The House
Kerry’s daughter visits Pepperdine Feb. 23
Vanessa Kerry, the younger child of presidential candidate John Kerry, me with students and faculty. By Mary Wisniewski Staff Writer “All the things Bush is weak on, my dad is strong on,” said Vanessa Kerry, daughter of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry. Kerry, a 26-year-old Harvard medical student, held a question and answer session concerning her father’s … [Read more...] about Kerry’s daughter visits Pepperdine Feb. 23
Radio station hosts informal debate over Rock, Freedom Wall controversy
By Ashley Obrey Staff Writer Students known only by their written words made their voices heard Thursday night in a radio show debate about the controversial Rock and Freedom Wall issues permeating campus the last couple of weeks. Pepperdine radio station 101.5 KWVS aired a half-hour informal discussion on “The Weekly Show” to touch on the recent controversy regarding the … [Read more...] about Radio station hosts informal debate over Rock, Freedom Wall controversy
Student could be youngest L.A. councilman city’s history
By Katie Clary News Assistant Sophomore Greg Martayan doesn’t wear flip-flops. He prefers sports blazers with an American flag pinned to the lapel. He dresses less like the average Pepperdine student and more like a politician. Rightly so, since Martayan, 20, is running for Los Angeles City Council in 2005. “The city of Los Angeles is in a crisis and we need a change of … [Read more...] about Student could be youngest L.A. councilman city’s history