By Juana DiegoStaff Writer Teaching Pepperdine students to become citizens of the world is no easy task. Two recent appointees hope to have an impact on that process. Sharon Beard has filled the position of judicial administrator and 2001 alumnus Chris Van Velzer has taken on Nicole Phillips’ responsibility as student organizations coordinator. Beard, following Phillips’ … [Read more...] about Van Velzer, Beard take up new posts
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Juan Williams focuses his ‘eyes on the prize’
By Christina MillerStaff Writer Why is it that there are still neighborhoods predominantly of one race? And shouldn’t everyone have an equal level of quality in education? As one of America’s leading journalists, Juan Williams speaks about social changes that are already taking place and still need to take place. Best known for writing “Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil … [Read more...] about Juan Williams focuses his ‘eyes on the prize’
Crosswalks on PCH become a bit smarter
Local roads employ a new means of protecting those who need to cross the street.By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor The striking beaches, restaurants, stores and homes that line Pacific Coast Highway can make the famous road a dangerous drive. Few dare to take the challenge of crossing it on foot. “Trying to cross PCH is like trying to run through a blizzard without … [Read more...] about Crosswalks on PCH become a bit smarter
War & peace
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
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