A record-setting 70 million-plus viewers tuned in to watch the 2008 presidential election returns last Tuesday both domestically and around the globe. Following the election of Barack Obama people across the world have celebrated what they believe is the induction of a new age in U.S. politics.At least for the time being the world sees the United States in an overwhelmingly … [Read more...] about Positive U.S. image needed abroad
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Students join Salvation Army shopping spree
There are more than 100000 underprivileged children living in and around the Los Angeles area according to a 2000 city census. For them Christmas isn't necessarily a time of celebration but rather a reminder of the financial restrictions their families face.To help Pepperdine students and the Salvation Army in Santa Monica hosted a shopping spree giving 90 disadvantaged … [Read more...] about Students join Salvation Army shopping spree
Waves compete at NCAA regional reflect on season
The Pepperdine cross country season ended Saturday morning at the NCAA West Regional in Palo Alto Calif. leaving the men's and women's team room to improve for next season.The men competed on the 10k course and came in at 24th place with graduate student Cole Feldman leading the Waves at 32:07.The women finished 22nd and followed sophomore Chelsea Wishard who ran the 6k course … [Read more...] about Waves compete at NCAA regional reflect on season
Pepperdine addresses tuition cost as students struggle to find loans
Obtaining a loan during the credit crisis poses new challenges to students nationwide. Before they can consider how they will pay off their debt after graduation students must first determine whether they will receive student loans.Next year's tuition cost is uncertain but since the 2003-2004 school year tuition has risen 33.6 percent and it has increased at an annual rate of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine addresses tuition cost as students struggle to find loans
Son of NBA vet carries legacy to Waves
Generally speaking the majority of parents have big expectations for their kids. With this comes the pressure to perform and succeed. No one knows this better than Mychel Thompson sophomore basketball player and son of 12-year NBA veteran Mychal Thompson. Growing up Mychel lived and breathed basketball and hoped that one day he could be playing for a Division 1 school. … [Read more...] about Son of NBA vet carries legacy to Waves