RYAN HAGENNews Assistant Convocation proved unusually controversial Monday, as Stauffer Chapel filled with students passionately supporting or opposing anti-sweatshops activist Jim Keady’s message on sweatshops. Some students quietly filed out as the presentation, “Behind the Swoosh: Sweatshops and Social Justice,” ended. But benches remained crowded two hours after Convo … [Read more...] about Sweatshops convo sparks arguments
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Greek leaders retreat, discuss plans
RACHEL SACHERStaff Writer Pepperdine’s Greek leaders headed north for a retreat in Santa Barbara where they were joined by Dean of Student Affairs Mark Davis and executive members of the Panhellenic and IFC boards to discuss pertinent issues about the university’s Greek system and its future. In past years, the Greek leaders have attended the Western Regional Greek Conference … [Read more...] about Greek leaders retreat, discuss plans
Laying down the law
JESSICA MERTURIStaff Writer While teaching his first media law class, adjunct professor Jon Pfeiffer made a reference to “Miami Vice” that left his students with blank stares. No one knew what he was talking about. However, the experience turned out to be a "wonderful gift" that would change the way he taught his classes. “[Student's] awareness span of current events probably … [Read more...] about Laying down the law
House bill ineffective, redundant statement
SCOTT MILLERNews Assistant At the same time that a new report by MSNBC saying that sectarian violence is rising all throughout the Arab world, House Democrats introduced a non-binding resolution to oppose President Bush’s surge tactic. When reports like this are being printed, the appropriate course of action for the United States, which has hundreds of thousands of active … [Read more...] about House bill ineffective, redundant statement
Students take advantage of networking
RYAN HAGENStaff Writer Students extended their professional networks and heard career advice Tuesday at the second annual Network Night. “It’s all about the connections,” said senior Vincent Tangkilisan. Like many of the roughly 30 students who spent two hours in the Caf, he is a business major and looking to start his career in just a few months. The first of the eight … [Read more...] about Students take advantage of networking
