CHRIS SEGALDirector of Strategic Planning If you are sick of the same old sites, Facebook, Myspace and TMZ, there are some alternatives available on the Web that offer just as much mindless entertainment. My newest online obsession is News Groper (newsgroper.com), a Web site devoted to the fictional blogs of celebrities, politicians and other notable people. Finally Brad Pitt … [Read more...] about Internet offers more than Facebook
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Lights, (new) cameras, action
NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant The Pepperdine Newswaves broadcast their first live show of the year Tuesday using new High Definition (HD) technology, a new set and a larger crew. “I think we have the opportunity to produce a lot this year because we have the opportunity to be creative,” said senior Newswaves Political Reporter Chai Collins. “We are definitely taking it to a … [Read more...] about Lights, (new) cameras, action
New faces join faculty community
NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant Pepperdine welcomes 27 new faculty members at Seaver College and all four graduate campuses this fall. Hailing from places such as nearby UCLA and as far away as Greece, the new faculty Waves are collaborating their energy and spirits to revitalize and encourage Pepperdine students in their academic careers. “I want to bring my knowledge and … [Read more...] about New faces join faculty community
Program links Pep with professionals
PAUL CASEYNews Assistant Students no longer have to wait until they graduate to gain valuable knowledge about the professional world. Now they can meet and learn from Pepperdine alumni, thanks to the Career Center’s newly formed business networking program, Career Advantage. The program is set up to provide students with easy access to working professionals in the business … [Read more...] about Program links Pep with professionals
Freshman presidential run-off to be decided today
PAUL CASEY News Assistant Last week’s freshman elections failed to produce a winner for the presidential position because none of the five candidates were able to secure a majority of the votes; the amount necessary to win outright. To determine a victor in the race, a 24-hour run-off election was held between the top two vote earners in the original election, Kelly McMahon … [Read more...] about Freshman presidential run-off to be decided today