JULIS NAVARROStaff Writer Recent controversy at UCLA has universities questioning their approach to admissions and how they ensure ethnic diversity on their campuses. Two percent of UCLA’s incoming class is black. At UCLA, however, the dwindling number of black students has spurred a dramatic change toward a more "holistic" approach in admissions. The most recent statistics … [Read more...] about Diversity drought sparks policy review
Political motives threaten security
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
Women’s soccer team on the road
TIFF WELLSStaff Writer Moving their unbeaten streak to four after a pair of home matches this past weekend, the Pepperdine Women’s Soccer Team (3-1-2) will be on the road this weekend. This Friday, the Waves will battle against the No. 18 University of Kansas Jayhawks, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. (PST). The Jayhawks are 4-1 and are coming off an impressive two-win weekend, … [Read more...] about Women’s soccer team on the road