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RYAN HAGENNews Assistant For many, World War II conjures the sounds of screaming bullets, barked orders and bursting bombs. Guy DeFazio would like to add jazz to that list. “That music was a symbol of American freedom, innovation and hope in war-torn countries,” said DeFazio, president and founder of the Center for Jazz Arts, centered in Beverly Hills. Many of the World War II … [Read more...] about Film series aims to unite WWII veterans through jazz music

JAIMIE FRANKLINAssistant News Editor The Bush administration’s 2008 budget plan calls for a substantial increase in the need-based Pell grant, a proposal that will benefit low-income college students at Pepperdine and elsewhere. The Pell grant is the federal government’s largest source of financial aid that does not need to be paid back after gradation, according to Janet … [Read more...] about Budget boosts low-income federal grant

RYAN HAGENNews Assistant Recorded lectures from the Dean’s Executive Leadership Series and by some professors are allowing students to study up and sleep in. Earphones seemed to be everywhere at Pepperdine, as students relaxed from their studies with the latest additions to their iPods. But in the last year, Pepperdine began recording some of its lectures, and professors have … [Read more...] about Pepperdine podcasts lectures, speeches

LINDSAY TUGGLEStaff Writer When Amy Walecka started at Pepperdine this year as a freshman, one thing struck her about the rooms and buildings of the university – she could not find any recycling bins. “At my high school, they were everywhere,” Walecka said. “I wondered why at a university it wasn’t a bigger priority.” Very few students know that Pepperdine does indeed have a … [Read more...] about Students question recycling policies

LAUREN MORTON-FARMERStaff Writer With as many stories as there are people to tell them, it seems this year’s Comm Connection theme is right on the mark. As the event celebrates its fourth year with the theme “What’s Your Story,” members from all regions of the Communication Division are coming together to welcome students as well as industry professionals, including author of … [Read more...] about Renowned scholars, professionals to speak regarding careers