BRITTANY YEAROUTAssistant News Editor Despite more than 20 years working in and around politics and the Republican party, Professor of Constitutional Law Doug Kmiec of the School of Law ironically says he now finds himself “a bit as a man without a country.” Kmiec has been an outspoken conservative lawyer for many years, so his recent announcement to endorse arguably the most … [Read more...] about Law prof supports Obama
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Playing field needs to narrow
LINDSEY BOERMAStaff Writer Consider this a public service announcement to the members of the Democratic Party. In just over seven months, Americans will be entering polling places to vote for President of the United States. The problem? If the current trend keeps up, you still won’t have a candidate. Disregarding Ron Paul (who, for reasons entirely beyond my comprehension, is … [Read more...] about Playing field needs to narrow
Seniors raise money, rise to ‘challenge’
ASHLEY GALLARDO Staff Weiter Amidst the scramble to tie up loose ends before graduation, the senior class is being faced with one final challenge before their time is up at Pepperdine. Beginning in 1989, it has been an annual tradition for the graduating class to donate a class gift to the university. Originally, this campaign was organized to raise money for student … [Read more...] about Seniors raise money, rise to ‘challenge’
Battle for the ballot
ROXANA ASTEMBORKI/Art & Design Editor FLORA THEDEN News Assistant As the semester comes to a close, Student Government Association is looking for new faces to represent Pepperdine in the 2008-2009 academic year. Both current SGA members and students new to the organization have been campaigning for student body and class positions. It is particularly important to vote … [Read more...] about Battle for the ballot
What the cndidates are talking about…
SARAH BETH MOOREstaff writer There is something remarkable about a small private college uniting itself in spirit with victims of HIV and AIDS. Special convocations, pamphlets, posters and a tour through the African AIDS Tent last week were indications of a long-standing passion many at Pepperdine feel for the victims and heroes that suffer from this disease. A sense of … [Read more...] about What the cndidates are talking about…