RICHARD NAVANews Assistant Pepperdine University’s mission statement plainly declares that the school adheres to Christian values and that students will be reared for lives of service. This mission statement implies certain standards for ethical conduct. Now students and faculty may have these limits of rules and conduct put down in writing for all to see. Members of the … [Read more...] about Pep ethics declared, still open for change
UN absent in Darfur
Rachel SacherStaff Writer In western Sudan, the region of Darfur is moments away from complete annihilation. Since 2003, more than 200,000 people have been killed according to a Sept. 15 New York Times article. In addition, 2 million have been forced to flee their homes. It is times like these that call for intervention. The ability to intervene rests in the hands of the … [Read more...] about UN absent in Darfur
Governor signs bill on campus
Check out the Gov. Schwarzenegger video. AIRAN SCRUBY News Editor Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger chose President Andrew K. Benton’s backyard as a backdrop for the signing of what he called a historic bill for California, which will regulate and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for homes and businesses. Benton said the event, held yesterday at the Brock House, … [Read more...] about Governor signs bill on campus
Church of Christ faculty vital
Steven LemleyAssociate Professor of Communication I was asked by a student reporter to offer a brief comment “on the importance (or lack thereof) of Pepperdine’s staffing its faculty with members of the Church of Christ.” I gave a brief answer but it is a far more complex matter than my answer to him suggested. It is a difficult and delicate issue to discuss and its very … [Read more...] about Church of Christ faculty vital
How to choose a great birthday present
CARA VAN METERAssistant Art Editor Until recently, forgetting someone's birthday had been an excusable offense — though it is usually disappointing to the birthday person. Even if you are one of those impossibly perfect people who has the selfless consideration to carefully record the birthdays of all your friends and family, chances are that there have been a few times when … [Read more...] about How to choose a great birthday present