The New York Times staff writer David Streitfeld recently wrote an article lamenting the faltering state of the publishing industry. Some large publishing houses like Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced that they will not be taking any new manuscripts. Similarly top bookstores are closing left and right. For example Olssons Books and Records an independent bookstore in … [Read more...] about Publishing houses relocate to 'poor' house
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Men's tennis team splits weekend action
An unbelievable comeback win a 10-point tiebreaker and a 7-0 sweep highlighted a remarkable day for the men's tennis team Saturday. However the excitement was short-lived as the Waves lost 6-1 to Boise State University 24 hours later. On Saturday fueled by senior Omar Altmann and the Waves' doubles team of freshmen Alex Llompart and Jenson Turner Pepperdine blanked Cal Poly … [Read more...] about Men's tennis team splits weekend action
Behind the Scenes with Jay Zemliak
The fact that a private Christian university with only 3398 undergraduates can compete in Division 1 athletics is quite remarkable. Yet even more impressive is that many of Pepperdine's athletic teams are in contention for the national title each year.There are many reasons why so many Pepperdine teams are able to sustain such a high level of success without much letup some of … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Jay Zemliak
SGA passes three new spending resolutions
Student Government Association (SGA) passed three resolutions on Wednesday all of which involved reducing unnecessary spending in light of the current economic crisis. In addition to suggesting a strategy to reduce the cost of textbooks SGA approved funding for two upcoming class events: the senior town hall meeting and ball.Preceding the resolutions former actor comedian and … [Read more...] about SGA passes three new spending resolutions
Saddleback IJM aid Rwanda courts
Saddleback Valley Community Church and the International Justice Mission (IJM) combined forces and are seeking Pepperdine's help to heal the nation of Rwanda. These two organizations presented their ongoing work to the Pepperdine community at Pepperdine School of Law's International Human Rights Program Spring Forum Tuesday and Wednesday.Jay Milbrandt director of the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Saddleback IJM aid Rwanda courts