Pepperdine is in the midst of the Proposition 8 crossfire once again after School of Law Dean Kenneth Starr was named in December as lead counsel for ProtectMarriage.com in the California Supreme Court battle over the legality of the proposition. Proposition 8 passed Nov. 42008 effectively banned same-sex marriage in California. Starr will defend Proposition 8 before the … [Read more...] about Ken Starr to defend Prop. 8 before Supreme Court
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Live from the Inauguration
Washington D.C. is glowing post-Inauguration. The winners of the souvenir run-- Newspapers and news stands. Carla Krostoff owner of One Stop News enjoyed the post-Inauguration run for the newspapers. Even mid-day her estimated sales totaled to 1500 to 2000. Comparative speaking the average total on a normal day: 50. Displays of front pages from each of the 50 states lined the … [Read more...] about Live from the Inauguration
Winter Beach Symposium
Did you know that lifeguards used to be as popular as movie stars back in the '60's? And did you know why a man named George Freeth is a legend for any Los Angeles lifeguard? This and much more was discussed at the Winter Beach Symposium a meeting that brought marine experts from around California to Pepperdine University on Wednesday Jan. 14. Chair of the symposium was Dr. … [Read more...] about Winter Beach Symposium
Kemp battles cancer
News of one of Pepperdine's most honored figures' diagnosis with cancer earlier this month struck a blow to the university and the nation. While Kemp's legacy as a former Congressman NFL quarterback and vice presidential candidate is widely known to many in the Pepperdine community Kemp is much more: a beloved benefactor and trusted advisor. "It was a shock to me not just … [Read more...] about Kemp battles cancer
Lifebread feeds Africa hope
A life as a chef aboard international cruise ships was what senior Dusty Breeding imagined as his destined path after graduating high school. However in the summer of 2006 he embarked on a journey into Africa that took his life off "cruise control" and set him on a more charitable course. Now a religion major at Pepperdine he returns several times a year to the birthplace of … [Read more...] about Lifebread feeds Africa hope