RICHARD NAVANews Assistant Pepperdine students and California residents will soon be forced to put away cell phones while on the road as part of a new law aimed to increase public safety. According to the California Highway Patrol Web site, cellular phone usage while driving is the No. 1 cause of car accidents among distracted drivers. This statistic was figured in 2001 and … [Read more...] about Cell phones banned in cars
New professor rank considered
CURRY CHANDLERAssistant News Editor While university administrators are gearing up to fundraise for future building projects, there is also talk of finding funds to create a new rank for faculty members. The proposed “University Professor” rank, which has been introduced into discussion by Provost Darryl Tippens, was the subject of a meeting between faculty members and the … [Read more...] about New professor rank considered
Pep golfers tee up for start of season
Wave golf team begins season on Saturday in Albuquerque, N.M. SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor While other fall sports began a few weeks ago, the Pepperdine men’s golf team will finally tee off its 2006-07 campaign when it travels to Albuquerque, N.M., to compete at the William Tucker Intercollegiate tournament. After losing six players from last season, this year’s Waves … [Read more...] about Pep golfers tee up for start of season
Senator Kerry’s visit to Smothers
SAMANTHA BLONSNews Assistant Senator John Kerry’s highly anticipated speech in Smothers Theatre on Monday centered on his faith and the responsibility of Christians in politics, followed by a question and answer session with pre-selected student leaders. Some students stood outside the theatre for hours that morning, waiting for tickets to the event, which were allotted on a … [Read more...] about Senator Kerry’s visit to Smothers
Election Results for Fall 2006
Run-off election for the Freshman Class President will take place on September 20th-22nd from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. Run-off for Freshman Class President: Blake Franks Alex Pennekamp Freshman Class Senators: Adrianne Fore Eli Sayegh Keith Cantu Ryan MacGregor Sophomore Senators: Scott Barrett Andrew Masters Lauren Meagher Jessica Rotter Junior Class Senators: Andy Canales Dallas … [Read more...] about Election Results for Fall 2006