BRITTANY YEAROUTAssistant News Editor Pepperdine’s School of Law is now ranked as No. 59 in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings for America’s best law schools. In 2006, the school was ranked 77th, 87th in 2007 and 66th in 2008. Associate Dean for Student Life Jim Gash said the school is rapidly moving in the right direction. “Pepperdine is … [Read more...] about Law school rating jumps to No. 59
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Locks given, love shown
AARON SCHRANKStaff Writer As a cancer survivor, Stacy Rothberg understands the hardships associated with the lives of children with illnesses. Her sympathy and fervor have helped to keep the annual Locks of Love event a significant part of the Pepperdine community for the past six years. Rothberg, associate dean of Students for Housing and Community Living, was diagnosed with … [Read more...] about Locks given, love shown
Law prof supports Obama
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
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’