Deputy Director of Public Safety Steve Moore was summarily terminated Tuesday afternoon apparently for his refusal to abandon his personal crusade to free American Amanda Knox from the Italian jail cell where she faces spending the next 25 years of her life. Chief Administrative Officer Phil Phillips came to Moore's office around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday Moore said and told him … [Read more...] about Casting doubt on Italian murder conviction got him fired Moore says
Fight corrupt greed legalize weed
Bootleggers and Baptists are the classic example of an unholy alliance formed in support of government regulation. In the famous article titled "Bootleggers and Baptists regulatory economist Bruce Yandle explains why these morally opposed parties historically worked together to pass Sunday closing laws for local bars and liquor stores. Bootleggers, who illegally … [Read more...] about Fight corrupt greed legalize weed
Pepperdine critiqued as accreditation team makes decennial visit
Assessment is the word on everyone's mind this year as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) one of six regional accrediting bodies came to Pepperdine on Wednesday Thursday and Friday (Sept. 22 through Sept. 25) to prospectively renew Pepperdine's accreditation. The organization makes its collegiate rounds once every 10 years. During this visit the WASC … [Read more...] about Pepperdine critiqued as accreditation team makes decennial visit
Student surfs against the pros, wins
It's safe to say that less than 10 percent of students enrolled in universities in North America don't have the luxury of a beach within walking distance like Pepperdine students. With a beach atmosphere embracing campus it should come as no surprise that "surf pros" are easy to find around campus. Freshman Erik Heimstaedt is one of these many surfers at Pepperdine who is … [Read more...] about Student surfs against the pros, wins
Australian tennis star starts season strong
For the upcoming tennis season this spring Pepperdine will welcome freshman David Sofaer all the way from Sydney Australia. His passion for tennis began at the age of 4 and his journey to Pepperdine has taken him from Australia to Europe and all throughout the Americas. At the age of 15 Sofaer moved from his home in Sydney to the Bollettieri Tennis Academy in … [Read more...] about Australian tennis star starts season strong