The mood was festive but anything but bullish when China greeted the Year of the Ox on Monday Jan. 26 with fireworks feasts and parades. Regarded as a sign of peace and prosperity through diligence the ox hardly seems the proper astrological beast for a country beholden to exports during a time of decreased global demand and double-digit percent decreases in importations. But … [Read more...] about China soon to join global recession
Tenure under review nationwide
As the national economy continues to struggle Pepperdine has begun to cut back on expenses leaving administrators discussing the possibility of staff cuts. According to Chief of Staff Marnie Mitzie no decisions on the issue of staff cuts have been made but are possible including cuts to tenured faculty members."The university is in a good condition; however what we don't know … [Read more...] about Tenure under review nationwide
Kmiec reflects on Obama campaign
Doug Kmiec Pepperdine professor of constitutional law and an active supporter of Barack Obama's presidential campaign left Malibu for Washington D.C. Wednesday morning directly following the election.Kmiec declined to give more details other than saying his trip has to do "in part" with Obama who he said he expects to speak to within the next 12 to 24 hours."[Obama] will meet … [Read more...] about Kmiec reflects on Obama campaign
SGA passes three new spending resolutions
Student Government Association (SGA) passed three resolutions on Wednesday all of which involved reducing unnecessary spending in light of the current economic crisis. In addition to suggesting a strategy to reduce the cost of textbooks SGA approved funding for two upcoming class events: the senior town hall meeting and ball.Preceding the resolutions former actor comedian and … [Read more...] about SGA passes three new spending resolutions
Altmann solid as Waves start season strong
Neither sub-zero temperatures nor opening-match jitters fazed the No. 14 men's tennis team on Friday and Saturday as it kicked off its season with a strong showing in the Midwest. Despite the minus 19 degree temperature outdoors the Waves took to the indoor courts and knocked off Notre Dame 4-3 for their first team win of the year. In singles senior Omar Altmann defeated … [Read more...] about Altmann solid as Waves start season strong