On Feb. 24 Pastor John Baker of Saddleback Church is scheduled to speak at Wednesday Chapel. He intends to promote an addiction treatment program he and Rick Warren developed based on "8 principles" of recovery. Unfortunately his "Celebrate Recovery" program has no scientific basis and its success rate is highly questionable. In fact Baker's program is much more effective at … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor 2/18
Quest to fill Starr's void begins
When Pepperdine appointed Kenneth Starr as dean of its School of Law in 2004 the former special prosecutor and judge was nationally known and widely criticized for leading the investigations into the Whitewater and Monica Lewinsky scandals. The School of Law meanwhile was ranked 99th in the nation and was little noticed outside of California.Monday when Baylor University … [Read more...] about Quest to fill Starr's void begins
New club promises to bridge media fields
Monday welcomed the first meeting of a new student club encompassing chapters of two professional organizations— the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).Both organizations are networks of industry professionals educators and students who promote sustaining media freedoms encouraging high ethical standards … [Read more...] about New club promises to bridge media fields
Childhood obesity crisis urges action
Lawmakers in Washington riding a strong impetus from the Obama administration will soon convene to discuss a ban on junk foods— including various sugary beverages fatty foods and candy— in America's schools. In place of barred foods and beverages schools would be required to offer nutritious alternatives. The envisioned legislation coincides with first lady Michelle … [Read more...] about Childhood obesity crisis urges action
Waves to battle No. 1
Two-time All-American Bassam Beidas will lead the No. 14 men's tennis team Friday afternoon against cross-town rival and No. 1-ranked USC. The 8-1 Trojans who lost last weekend to No. 8 Texas will face the Waves at 1 p.m. at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center."We want to win Beidas said. We want to go undefeated at home this year and beating USC will be a big step toward that and … [Read more...] about Waves to battle No. 1