Cat Stevens re-records 'Peace Train' for kids Cat Stevens has broken his 25-year recording silence. The former pop star, who is now known as Yusuf Islam after converting to Islam, re-recorded his 1971 hit, “Peace Train,” in Johannesburg, South Africa, studios to raise money for children affected by the war in Iraq. The new “Peace Train” will appear on “Hope,” an album … [Read more...] about MakingWaves
Quakes rattle the Waves
By Jared HermannStaff Writer Pepperdine traveled cross-town to play Cal State Northridge Tuesday, hoping to add another loss to the nine-game losing streak Northridge incurred over the past few weeks. With the frustration mounting, the Quakes let it all out on the Waves, especially Northridge junior shortstop Jesse Perez, who recorded his first two home runs of the season. … [Read more...] about Quakes rattle the Waves
America Attacks: Benton leads four professors in Iraq discussion
By JJ BowmanNews Editor Far removed from the banter of such television news bigwigs as Chris Matthews and Bill O’Reilly, Pepperdine added its own contribution to the Iraq debate; only it was done in the form of a calm discussion led by university President Dr. Andrew K. Benton. Benton assured the Elkins Auditorium audience of about 75 students and faculty that they would not … [Read more...] about America Attacks: Benton leads four professors in Iraq discussion
ROTC future up in the air
By Jordan MorrisAssistant News Editor For several decades, Pepperdine has been one of more than 50 universities in an ROTC cross-town contract with Loyola Marymount University, which welcomes qualified students from each of these universities to participate in two-, three- or four-year programs on its campus. Pepperdine has offered academic credit and government-funded … [Read more...] about ROTC future up in the air
Why America needs the Madness
By Drew HoffStaff Writer NCAA officials did the right thing. They decided to carry on with the NCAA basketball tournaments despite an ongoing war. This American and Coalition campaign against the brutal regime in Iraq has brought seriousness and awareness to every person that carries pride for their nation or a concern for freedom. War started March 19. North Carolina … [Read more...] about Why America needs the Madness