BRITTANY YEAROUTAssistant News Editor Baylor University announced Wednesday that Pepperdine biology professor Stephen Davis has received its distinguished 2008 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching. The Cherry Award is the only national teaching award for college professors and has the single largest monetary reward of $200,000. Along with the stipend, the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Professor receives prestigious recognition
Students gear for triathlon with aid of weekly class
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor Lydia Graham loves triathlon. She loves it so much that she wants to share the excitement of the sport with as many people as possible. And in August 2007, she finally brought the passion to Pepperdine for the first time in the history of the university. However, Graham’s initial journey to Pepperdine did not go as smooth as she … [Read more...] about Students gear for triathlon with aid of weekly class
among us: Artist Brian Guterding
ALEXIS SEBRINGLife Assistant Take a look at Pepperdine’s student body, and most will find that swimmers, singers, dancers, golfers and runners sprinkle campus. Everybody on campus has at least one unique thing about them that helps separate them from one other. Individuality is vital, whether it be through personality, athletic ability or artistic talents. A deep look into the … [Read more...] about among us: Artist Brian Guterding
Day-Lewis claims a bloody victory
NICOLE ALBERTSONLife Editor Already taking home a Golden Globe award for Daniel Day-Lewis’ portrayal of Daniel Plainview, “There Will Be Blood” is one of the most honest, complicated, heartfelt and disturbing films in theaters. Directed by Paul Anderson, “There Will Be Blood” is based off the novel “Oil!” by Upton Sinclair. Only out with a limited release, “There Will Be … [Read more...] about Day-Lewis claims a bloody victory
Golden Globe canceled
LAURA JOHNSONAssistant Life Editor After the announcement was made Jan. 7, it was as if the globe ceased to turn, at least in Hollywood anyway. Last week, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association made headlines when it canceled its annual fundraiser, more formally known as the Golden Globes, which would have raised more than $60 million this year. The original ceremony, held … [Read more...] about Golden Globe canceled