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
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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
Interim basketball coach takes reigns
DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer Pepperdine’s basketball program ended another era sooner than it hoped. After less than two years as the head coach of the men’s basketball team, Vance Walberg resigned last Thursday, citing family issues as the cause. Later in the day, Athletic Director John Watson named assistant coach Eric Bridgeland the interim head coach. Bridgeland and Watson … [Read more...] about Interim basketball coach takes reigns
Juicy online site runs dry
BRITTANY YEAROUT Assistant News Editor Pepperdine’s Student Government Association voted 23 in favor and five against to ban access to juicycampus.com from the university network Wednesday night. SGA President Andy Canales said he does not know exactly what day the Web site will be blocked. The Web site was founded by Duke law graduate Matt Ivester on Aug. 1, 2007 with the … [Read more...] about Juicy online site runs dry