By Michael TravisEditor in Chief Not many people know what it is like to be stuck in bed with a life-threatening disease. Leukemia is one such disease, and it strikes 3,250 children in the United States every year. Although many of those afflicted can be cured, some of the disease’s victims don’t make it — and the experience is never a pleasant one. Resident Advisors and … [Read more...] about Students raise money in leukemia lockdown
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Forum takes back the night
Week of Peace, Hope and Justice winds down.By Faith LynnAssistant Photo Editor The Feminist Forum has been able to take an active role in Pepperdine’s student life this year. After a semester of inactivity, the Forum has taken a decisive step in reaching out to students by sponsoring this year’s “Take Back the Night” celebration, junior Tiffany Laine-Calhoun said. “Take Back … [Read more...] about Forum takes back the night
Series moves on without benefit of Convo credit
Second Dean’s Lecture installment highlights noted T.S. Eliot scholar, Dr. Jewel Spears-Brooker.By Kim OberhamerStaff Writer Seaver Dean Dr. David Baird expects students to attend his lecture series merely for educational value. While the series features distinguished scholars from around the country, many students say the lack of Convocation credit may hinder attendance. … [Read more...] about Series moves on without benefit of Convo credit
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Iraq promises to help the U.N. inspectors BAGHDAD — Iraq promised to help U.N. weapons inspectors Monday by forming its own teams to search for banned weapons. It also agreed to encourage its weapons scientists to hold interviews with inspectors. However, it was later revealed that Iraq had refused to allow reconnaissance flights by U2 aircraft to aid inspectors in their … [Read more...] about National&International
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Marrs and Chesnutt take on new roles in Seaver administration Dr. David Baird, the dean of Seaver College, announced Friday that Dr. Randall Chesnutt accepted the invitation of the Screening Committee, President Dr. Andrew K. Benton, Provost Dr. Darryl Tippens and his colleagues to serve as the Religion Division’s next chairperson. Chesnutt will replace Dr. Rick Marrs, who … [Read more...] about NewsBriefs