ROXANA ASTEMBORSKI/Art Director SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant News Editor “It’s important to remember that six years ago we had about 3,000 civilians attacked,” junior Ryan Sawtelle said Tuesday, tired after staying up all night paying tribute to the victims of September 11, 2001. At 11 p.m. Monday, he and junior Chris Garcia began planting row after perfect row of miniature … [Read more...] about Paying tribute: Pep still remembers
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Africa home to new international program
JANE LEENews Editor A view of the Pacific Ocean accompanies Gary Selby in his office in the CCB every day, but a sight that Selby believes is even more beautiful is a picture above his desk. At first glance, it may appear as a piece of artwork out of a kindergarten classroom. But a closer look reveals a map of East Africa, a representation of one of Selby’s dreams — and now, … [Read more...] about Africa home to new international program
A Man with a Mission
ROBIN NASBYLiving Assistant With the sixth anniversary of Sept. 11 upon us and as recent talks of decreasing troops to Iraq saturate national news, experts in Middle East studies and Arabic are becoming an essential resource. This is where Khalil Jahshan, Executive Director of Pepperdine’s Washington D.C. Internship Program, comes into the picture. Jahshan’s professional career … [Read more...] about A Man with a Mission
Frosh debate spurs election enthusiasm
PAUL CASEYStaff Writer Freshmen presidential candidates debated in the Ampitheatre on Tuesday as part of the final build-up to this semester’s SGA elections, taking place through Friday at 8 a.m. when the online polls close. SGA President Andy Canales is urging all students to make a visit to the polls. “It’s harder to get upperclassmen to vote because the competition isn’t as … [Read more...] about Frosh debate spurs election enthusiasm
Loans bill increases student aid
NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant Congress sent legislation to President Bush that will increase financial aid for college students. The new bill, approved by the House and Senate on Friday, will cut $20 billion the government normally pays student lenders in subsidies, and moving it directly to student funds through Pell Grants. The legislation calls to “increase the maximum … [Read more...] about Loans bill increases student aid