By Faith LynnAssistant Photo Editor Television industry executives and other big names from the field of telecommunications gave Pepperdine seniors a massive opportunity this semester. A dozen senior telecommunications majors were chosen to be involved in a mentoring program run by Director of Broadcast Operations Susan Salas and former NBC West Coast President Don Ohlmeyer … [Read more...] about Students take up TV opportunity
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America Attacks: Benton leads four professors in Iraq discussion
By JJ BowmanNews Editor Far removed from the banter of such television news bigwigs as Chris Matthews and Bill O’Reilly, Pepperdine added its own contribution to the Iraq debate; only it was done in the form of a calm discussion led by university President Dr. Andrew K. Benton. Benton assured the Elkins Auditorium audience of about 75 students and faculty that they would not … [Read more...] about America Attacks: Benton leads four professors in Iraq discussion
America Attacks: Like father, not like son
Families discussing the war find that their points of view differ.By Kimiko MartinezLifestyles Editor They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. And usually they’re right. But as the United States delves deeper in the war with Iraq, families are finding out just how diverse their political views may be. While the current political climate has inspired many families … [Read more...] about America Attacks: Like father, not like son
Davenport returns as policy professor
By Jordan MorrisAssistant News Editor “From the earliest of times, men have spoken of the darkness of ignorance and the light of knowledge; the darkness of the unknown and the light of discovery; the darkness of aimlessness and the light of values.” Former Pepperdine President Dr. David Davenport spoke these words in his inaugural address, entitled “Lighting the Way” on Oct. … [Read more...] about Davenport returns as policy professor
America Attacks: Friends & Foes
A breakdown of the United States’ allies and opponents in the attack on Iraq. Opponents FranceThe most prominent opponent of the war against Iraq, Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin has said France is most concerned about stopping Iraq's program of weapons of mass destruction, but not overthrowing Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. France’s opposition has largely been … [Read more...] about America Attacks: Friends & Foes