In February 2009 President Obama addressed Congress with the challenge to improve the system of higher education so that by 2020 the United States would again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world. A year later his agenda is taking shape. While most discretionary government spending is being frozen in an attempt to attack the $1.4-trillion deficit the … [Read more...] about Obama unveils funds package for education
Pep calendar requires revamp
Pepperdine is home to a plethora of events activities and organizations. Throughout the year spectacular performances fill the calendar.I am a huge supporter of the various events that go on all year. So I thought to myself "Ben— what is the best way of honoring a well-established respected idea?" Immediately I thought "A spin-off."So I'd like to introduce the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Pep calendar requires revamp
SGA solicits more student requests
Emotions ran high in the Student Government Association meeting Wednesday while representatives tried to discern the most effective ways to focus their money and attention.One clear consensus however emerged among the student officers by the end of the meeting: the desire for more student groups to approach them with their ideas and requests for support and funding.Much of the … [Read more...] about SGA solicits more student requests
HIGHLIGHTS: Womens basketball defeats USF
Senior forward Miranda Ayim and her sixth double-double of the season led the Lady Waves to victory against the University of San Francisco Thursday night.The Waves jumped out to an early 9-2 lead with some help from Ayim and freshman Shay Cooney-Williams. But the Dons rallied back to tie the score at 11 with 12:30 remaining in the first half but that's as close as they were … [Read more...] about HIGHLIGHTS: Womens basketball defeats USF
Jewish Law Student Association to hold convention at Pepperdine
The Pepperdine School of Law embraces its tradition of celebrating diversity by welcoming members of the Jewish law community. The Pepperdine chapter of the Jewish Law Students Association will present the eighth national convention of the Jewish Law Students Association at the Villa Graziadio Executive Center on Sunday Feb. 14. Civil liberties lawyer Alan M. Dershowitz … [Read more...] about Jewish Law Student Association to hold convention at Pepperdine