JAIMIE FRANKLINAssistant News Editor The Bush administration’s 2008 budget plan calls for a substantial increase in the need-based Pell grant, a proposal that will benefit low-income college students at Pepperdine and elsewhere. The Pell grant is the federal government’s largest source of financial aid that does not need to be paid back after gradation, according to Janet … [Read more...] about Budget boosts low-income federal grant
Global warming overblown
Mia SullivanStaff Writer The United Nations recently came out with a report stating that human activity is causing global warming. “Our use of fossil fuels like oil and gas, our agricultural activities, and the other ways we exploit our planet have all produced heat-trapping greenhouse gases.” Supposed facts contained in this report, however, contradict its premise. For … [Read more...] about Global warming overblown
Couples conquer distance
LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant For many college students, long-distance relationships can prove to be nearly impossible feats. And, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the prospect of being away from a significant other will undoubtedly make the situation ever more daunting. Yet, despite the endless problems faced by those who do attempt to keep the flame alive from … [Read more...] about Couples conquer distance
Radnoti steps up to get Waves on winning track
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant In only its second year of existence at Pepperdine, the women’s track team is still finding its bearings and is looking to build on its first season. New coaches are being hired and new players are being brought in, as the program continues to establish its identity, hoping to one day become a stable successful franchise. Starting from the ground up … [Read more...] about Radnoti steps up to get Waves on winning track
Pepperdine podcasts lectures, speeches
RYAN HAGENNews Assistant Recorded lectures from the Dean’s Executive Leadership Series and by some professors are allowing students to study up and sleep in. Earphones seemed to be everywhere at Pepperdine, as students relaxed from their studies with the latest additions to their iPods. But in the last year, Pepperdine began recording some of its lectures, and professors have … [Read more...] about Pepperdine podcasts lectures, speeches