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
Iran dilemma underscores need for U.S. presence in Middle East
Ashton EllisStaff Writer If the conventional wisdom regarding the 2008 presidential election is accurate, the Iraq war will be over when the next commander in chief takes the oath of office. But the situation with Iran will likely remain. No matter who is calling the shots, though, the next president will face the tough decision of whether to surrender a valuable piece of … [Read more...] about Iran dilemma underscores need for U.S. presence in Middle East
Money can’t buy love, this can
Meredith GrantStaff Writer If cash flow is an issue or the cliché card and chocolates just don’t cut it when it comes to your significant other, here are 10 ways to make this Feb.14 amazing. Whether it’s as a couple or with a group of friends, choose one of the following options or combine a few and end up with a Valentine’s Day memory that means a lot more than the $90 flowers … [Read more...] about Money can’t buy love, this can
Women earn third straight WCC win
JANE LEESports Editor Just two days before the Pepperdine men’s basketball team suffered a 25-point loss to the hands of national powerhouse Gonzaga, the women’s basketball team made a statement of its own while visiting the Bulldogs. Led by sophomore Daphanie Kennedy’s game-high 16 points, Pepperdine (3-5, 10-13) ended Gonzaga’s seven-game win streak by pulling out a 70-56 … [Read more...] about Women earn third straight WCC win
Students question recycling policies
LINDSAY TUGGLEStaff Writer When Amy Walecka started at Pepperdine this year as a freshman, one thing struck her about the rooms and buildings of the university – she could not find any recycling bins. “At my high school, they were everywhere,” Walecka said. “I wondered why at a university it wasn’t a bigger priority.” Very few students know that Pepperdine does indeed have a … [Read more...] about Students question recycling policies