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
Professor profile: Ronald Cox
KRISTIN SCHULTZStaff Writer Sure students fill a classroom and recognize teaching habits, grading procedures and lecture outlines, but what does a teacher do when class is over? Ronald Cox, religion professor at Pepperdine University, shared what his life is like when the bell rings. He is engrossed in his teaching, but still makes time for his family, friends and favorite … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Ronald Cox