LINDSEY DAY HOFFMANStaff Writer More than 700 Seaver College students are just hours away from their long-sought graduation ceremony, and news that First Lady Laura Bush will be the featured speaker has stirred up some extra excitement. It has also led to a few concerns. The 12-ticket limit per graduating student has upset a few Seaver seniors. “I am excited that Laura Bush is … [Read more...] about Seaver graduation update
The Watson Twins
LYNDSI STEPHENSStaff Writer The Watson Twins launched a busy year of music-making with a concert at the Getty Center in February. With all their concerts planned and the recording of their second album, 2007 looks to be a busy year for the singing duo. The singers kicked off the new year with a sold-out show in the Getty Center’s popular, free Friday night concert series. The … [Read more...] about The Watson Twins
Pep prof and Guantanamo
DEMI JONESStaff Writer The smell of salt in the air, sandy beaches stretching for miles, the ocean sparkling under the sun. What does this image bring to mind? A hot vacation spot maybe? Or the view seen every day from Pepperdine? What about the view from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba’s detention facilities? Dan Caldwell, a professor of social sciences at Pepperdine, toured the … [Read more...] about Pep prof and Guantanamo
Youtube religious challenge
LYNDSI STEPHENSStaff Writer In February, a challenge was issued on the popular website youtube.com: if people submitted videos in which they denied God, they would receive a free DVD. The Blasphemy Challenge, as it is called, has been answered by Challenge Blasphemy, a Christian group dedicated to creating videos that praise God. Youtube.com is an online community that was … [Read more...] about Youtube religious challenge
Life after Pepperdine: Volleyball player Tome Hulse speaks
KYLE HOGANStaff Writer All good things must come to an end. Judging from the way Tom’s eyebrows tightened and the look on the rest of senior volleyball player Tom Hulse’s lean face when asked if he will miss Pepperdine upon his graduation, he appreciates the bittersweet truth of the statement. “It will be hard to leave,” Hulse says, glancing at the ground. “Over the years all … [Read more...] about Life after Pepperdine: Volleyball player Tome Hulse speaks