It is no secret that President Obama can come off as feisty and matter-of-fact but this attitude is precisely what seems to strike a chord in the hearts of Americans. His candor is clearly not without opposition yet his ideals are genuine enough to inspire hope in millions. Obama's State of the Union address may have frustrated some viewers but it also may have brought back … [Read more...] about Obama eschews party politics
Justice Kennedy imparts wisdom wit to capacity crowd at School of Law
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy discussed the theory and practice of law with an overflow audience at the School of Law Wednesday the 22nd anniversary of his unanimous confirmation to the Supreme Court.But as many of the questions indicated Kennedy has been at the center of some of the nation's most controversial judicial decisions.Observers say Kennedy provided the deciding … [Read more...] about Justice Kennedy imparts wisdom wit to capacity crowd at School of Law
Flurry of foreigners diversify Pepperdine
First we imported herbs and spices. Then it was toy cars. Now America is leading the way in imported world-class athletes and Pepperdine has followed suit in a big way.In a state governed by an Austrian it makes sense one of California's top private university athletic programs would be dominated by international players. Nineteen of Pepperdine's student athletes hail from … [Read more...] about Flurry of foreigners diversify Pepperdine
Prospective Pep students: A guide
It is already February and April is just around the corner. You know what that means— besides being the gracious host for the Lao New Year and boasting its legacy as National Grilled Cheese month— April is the month of college decisions. Hundreds of high school seniors will be anxiously awaiting that special letter containing a "Congratulations from Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Prospective Pep students: A guide
Xythos eases research process
Pepperdine has recently made available a storage utility called Anywhere Storage powered by the technology company Xythos. This storage space has been available to faculty and staff since the beginning of the academic year but was only introduced at the beginning of this semester. Most students remain unaware of its capabilities and even its existence. The … [Read more...] about Xythos eases research process