Dr. Michael Gose is working on a new program to educate students using multi-media learning tools and raise awareness of film opportunities. By Joann Groff Assistant News Editor Movies are often a staple when it comes to entertainment value for college students. The introduction of the Pepperdine Film Study Initiative is one step toward spreading the idea that movies can offer … [Read more...] about Pepperdine introduces film study initiative
McClintock fills gap in California politics
By Justin Kerr Staff Writer When asked how he would solve California’s fiscal nightmare, state Sen. Tom McClintock answered, “I would apply the first law of holes: ‘when you’re in one, stop digging’.” The lawmaker should know a great deal about holes — he has filled many during the past three decades. From founder of a high-school political network to assemblyman and finally … [Read more...] about McClintock fills gap in California politics
Growing up in Beverly Hills
By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor Beverly Hills. Sure, if Malibu is your home, it might not seem so glamorous, but imagine hearing about Beverly Hills while living in Virginia. Seems a little more intriguing, right? Junior Christina Hinds, libero for the Pepperdine women’s volleyball team, knows firsthand about living in Beverly Hills – she grew up there. “It’s … [Read more...] about Growing up in Beverly Hills
Your PowerPoint presentations bore me
By JJ Bowman Associate Editor I do not need to pick this fight and risk alienating countless classmates just before graduation. Instead, I’ve bit my pen and nodded approvingly at your slides as I nodded off to sleep. In reality, however, as soon as the lights dim and the student and professor finish the eight-minute transition between lecture and PowerPoint presentation, I … [Read more...] about Your PowerPoint presentations bore me
Adams Cup is half full after ‘mediocre’ weekend of golf
By Scott Long Staff Writer It’s early, but the men’s golf team is already trying to fight its way out of the middle of the pack. The Pepperdine team participated in the Adams Cup in Newport, R.I., Monday and Tuesday when they placed fifth in a field of 12. Not a bad finish, but as one of the top teams entering this week's tournament, it was a bit of a letdown for the … [Read more...] about Adams Cup is half full after ‘mediocre’ weekend of golf