Giant red blood cells talking trees and woodland critters have invaded campus! But there is no reason for alarm if you see magma droplets or a butterfly eating dinner near you at the Caf. It can only mean one thing Songfest is finally here. Songfest is one of Pepperdine's unique and beloved traditions that normally sells out its six annual shows in March. This year's theme is … [Read more...] about Campus musical tradition goes into the wild
Altruism: efficiency or naiveté
Friday's 9.0 magnitude earthquake and the ensuing tsunami have left Japan devastated. Officials have estimated that more than 10000 people may have been killed cities have been wiped off the map and the economic cost is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. On top of all this a small band of nuclear technicians and scientists are the last defense … [Read more...] about Altruism: efficiency or naiveté
Rogue Wave: Psychic's mind games hit home
"Sorry I couldn't get to the phone please leave your name number and reason for calling and I'll try to get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks and have a wonderful day." "Hello this is Ben Holcomb but I'm sure you already knew that. I was just calling to make an appointment though again I must be preaching to the choir here. My number is who am I kidding? Just call me back … [Read more...] about Rogue Wave: Psychic's mind games hit home
Science division chair named associate dean
For Natural Science Division Chair Mike Feltner success is taking his 6-year-old son to hockey practice or his 8-year-old daughter to her soccer games. "Right now my greatest joy is family and spending time with my kids — having time to play with them and being a part of their growth Feltner said. After 23 years in the Natural Science Division, Dr. Feltner will become … [Read more...] about Science division chair named associate dean
Nathan wins one for the Gipper
Before I drove up north to Simi to patronize the Reagan Presidential Library I reviewed the Reagan presidency on Wikipedia. Ronnie did some bold things. He implemented supply-side economics got involved in Grenada and Libya called out the Soviet Union and ballooned defense spending to beat the Reds in an arms race. My libertarian sensibilities prevent me from cheering only … [Read more...] about Nathan wins one for the Gipper