RYAN HAGENNews Assistant Adjunct professor Brandon Louis Jones has undergone some dramatic shifts in his life, but since he was 13 years old there has been one constant — guitar. Pepperdine hired Jones, the 2005 Outstanding Fine Arts Graduate, in June 2006. He began teaching guitar his freshman year of high school, when he taught members of his church in Wheaton, Ill.. Since … [Read more...] about Music to his students’ ears
Dictator’s son moves in; time for Malibu to speak out
Melissa GiaimoAssistant Perspectives Editor Indifference of Malibu citizens, combined with U.S. oil interests, perpetuate systemic injustice, rather than demanding a new transparency in Equatorial Guinea. Recent publicity has brought fresh attention to the son of an African dictator. Equatorial Guinea’s Dictator-in-training Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue is under suspicion for … [Read more...] about Dictator’s son moves in; time for Malibu to speak out
Men blank rival Lions; women grab win, loss
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor One loss seems just enough for the No.-9 Pepperdine men’s tennis team. After losing their season-opening game against No.-5 Illinois, 4-3, on Jan. 19, the Waves captured every point in doubles and singles matches, giving them two 7-0 perfect victories in a row. Pepperdine improved to 2-1 for the season when it swept cross-town rival Loyola … [Read more...] about Men blank rival Lions; women grab win, loss
Iraq soldier’s faith in war’s cause still unwavering
SCOTT MILLERNews Assistant While still enrolled in courses at Pepperdine, sophomore political science major Richard Nye has been embroiled in the current war in Iraq, along with the ensuing controversies. Nye has been in Iraq, serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Army since October 2006. Since his deployment overseas, Nye has witnessed the real side of war, and as a result, he has … [Read more...] about Iraq soldier’s faith in war’s cause still unwavering
Parking illegally on campus more difficult with new fines
Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor The cliché thing to say about any sort of cost increase at Pepperdine is to be outraged for awhile, realize that its not going to change, then live with it. It is a simple three-step process. Tuition increases substantially and everyone says, “this is bogus,” then sees their tuition bill and realize they weren’t kidding around. Book prices … [Read more...] about Parking illegally on campus more difficult with new fines