Jim CohenStaff Writer An Aug. 29 speech by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has drawn ire from critics of the Iraq War. In his address to the American Legion, Rumsfeld used harsh rhetoric tacitly comparing critics of the Bush administration’s Iraq policy to Nazi-era appeasers. Rumsfeld said the administration’s critics are suffering from “moral and intellectual confusion,” … [Read more...] about Political motives threaten security
Meet a Malibuite: John Cosentino
KATHY MILLARLiving Assistant John Cosentino, co-owner of three Cosentino’s shops in Malibu, comes from a family of florists and has had a career in the florist industry for the past 18 years. Cosentino’s family first became involved with the industry in 1955 when they opened a shop in New York City. He grew up working in a family-owned flower shop in New York City, and … [Read more...] about Meet a Malibuite: John Cosentino
Election polls close tomorrow in senate race
SAMANTHA BLONSStaff Writer Polls close tomorrow at 8 a.m. for SGA online elections. Pepperdine students can vote online at pepsga.com for senate positions from all four class levels, all housing communities and for freshman class president. The most competitive race this year is for freshman class president, said SGA Executive Vice President Kristen Compean. The five … [Read more...] about Election polls close tomorrow in senate race
New format for “Survivor” is controversial but acceptable
Scott MillerPerspectives Assistant This season, the creator behind the hit show, “Survivor” (premiering tonight at 8 p.m. on CBS), decided to put a new twist on the show by creating tribes based on different racial ethnicities. This has caused some uproar among critics, and viewers, but is actually a legitimate move. This season there will be an Asian American tribe, an black … [Read more...] about New format for “Survivor” is controversial but acceptable
Face in the crowd: Dane Nielsen
SHANNON URTNOWSKILiving Editor Senior Dane Nielsen is living the ultimate childhood fantasy come true. With a number of student movies under his belt, Nielsen is working toward a future in the glitz and glam of the entertainment world. He has written and directed a number of student films, which are now getting attention from big-time producers and film companies in the Los … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Dane Nielsen