Pep hosts character conference SHANNON URTNOWSKINews Editor Members of the Pepperdine community took time on the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. to reflect on values the influential man preached during his lifetime, such as the importance of character over skin color. They did this through a conference called “Character Perspectives: The Role of Character in our Society.” … [Read more...] about Photo courtesy SARA ASHMORE
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Dean’s series hosts executive of entertainment industry
ASHLEY WELLINGStaff Writer “Nip/Tuck,” the “Bachelor,” “Friends,” “E.R.” and the “West Wing.” Many know the faces of the stars in front of the cameras for these celebrated shows, but not many know the faces of those behind them. Who decides the fate of shows like these that people turn to for entertainment? While the president of Warner Bros., Bruce Rosenblum, might not have a … [Read more...] about Dean’s series hosts executive of entertainment industry
What Democrats and Republicans are saying about…the economy
TODD BOULDINDirector, The Pepperdine Voyage, and Asst. Visiting Professor of Social Science “It’s the Economy Stupid!” reads the sign that hung on the wall at the headquarters of presidential candidate Bill Clinton in 1992. President George W. Bush ran on his record of defending America’s interests in the Middle East and liberating the country of Kuwait from the invasion … [Read more...] about What Democrats and Republicans are saying about…the economy
Florence students kick it with soccer team
SAMANTHA BLONS & MELISSA GIAIMOStaff Writers Students in the Florence program kicked off the spring semester by observing a closed practice of the Florentine soccer team, Fiorentina. It was the first in a series of field trips designed to immerse students in local culture. “This is one of the many events we do to get into the Italian culture ... that the typical tourists … [Read more...] about Florence students kick it with soccer team
Hotel purchase enriches international program
JAIMIE FRANKLIN & CAITLIN WHITENews Assistant and Staff Writer The Lausanne international program in Switzerland anticipates a semester of exciting change after the December purchase of La Croisee Hotel, which houses participating students. The hotel has served as housing for Lausanne students since the program’s inception in January 2007. But up until this semester, … [Read more...] about Hotel purchase enriches international program