By Jordan MorrisAssistant News Editor For several decades, Pepperdine has been one of more than 50 universities in an ROTC cross-town contract with Loyola Marymount University, which welcomes qualified students from each of these universities to participate in two-, three- or four-year programs on its campus. Pepperdine has offered academic credit and government-funded … [Read more...] about ROTC future up in the air
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Palmer edges out Nespoli for SGA top spot
Jason Palmer takes 52 percent of vote versus opponent’s 48 percent in Wednesday’s runoff.By Crystal LuongNews Assistant In the final stretch of the Student Government Association elections yesterday, candidate Jason Palmer narrowly edged out Guiseppe Nespoli for president. Palmer walked away with 52 percent of the votes while Nespoli took 48 percent. Palmer was surprised … [Read more...] about Palmer edges out Nespoli for SGA top spot
Students take up TV opportunity
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
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: Comfort during crisis
Support groups — from Housing and Community Living to the Student Counciling Center to Campus Ministry — provide a refuge for students stunned by the war.By Jordan MorrisAssistant News Editor Minutes after President George W. Bush announced military action against Iraq on Wednesday night, repercussions of a nation at war reverberated through the media waves and across the … [Read more...] about America Attacks: Comfort during crisis