JANE LEENews Editor As part of an effort to merge the Pepperdine community with Hollywood, Seaver College will welcome its first class of students into the newly created two-year master’s of film and arts (MFA) program in fall 2008. The program, concentrated in screen and television writing, will be at the graduate level within the Humanities and Teacher Education Division. The … [Read more...] about Seaver adds film master’s program
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GRE to incorporate new question types
KATHERINE SEXTONStaff Writer Following a surprise announcement earlier this year to cancel the long-scheduled renovation to the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), the exam’s administrator recently made another announcement that two new question types will be added in November. The GRE is the “most widely taken graduate exam,” said Katherine Lynn, GRE program manager for Kaplan Test … [Read more...] about GRE to incorporate new question types
Internet offers more than Facebook
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
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