As the country braces for war, the Pepperdine community steps forward to serve its country in many different ways.By JJ BowmanNews Editor It’s hard to put faces on numbers after a certain point. Few can comprehend a number like 125,000, which is the amount of troops the United States has deployed to the Persian Gulf since December. When reduced to a smaller size, such as five … [Read more...] about War & peace
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Big Deal: AIMing toward the future
By JJ BowmanNews Editor Since most college campuses guarantee free, non-stop Internet access before they can assure a room free of ants, mildew or an obnoxious roommate, we now have a permanent means of communication – America Online Instant Messenger, or AIM. And who can now imagine life without it? Sure, we may have become utterly dependent on a means of communication that … [Read more...] about Big Deal: AIMing toward the future
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