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
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Benton discusses effects of administration changes
NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant For the past year, the Senior Administration has undergone a transformation after President Andrew K. Benton renamed three top administrators to new positions. Those administrators are Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Gary Hansen, Vice President of Advancement and Public Affairs Keith Hinkle and Senior Vice President for … [Read more...] about Benton discusses effects of administration changes
Class president leaves post, fulfills RA responsibilities
NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant Senior Christine Rosenblatt has resigned from her elected position as Senior Class President due to conflicts with the Housing and Community Living division (HCL). In spring, Rosenblatt was chosen to be a Residential Advisor (RA) as well as the Senior Class President — two leadership roles the HCL has deemed to have overwhelming time requirements. … [Read more...] about Class president leaves post, fulfills RA responsibilities
Labor of Love
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor While most people were at the beach enjoying the scorching weather during Labor Day Weekend, senior Lacey Lowber prepared for one of the greatest athletic endeavors of her life. Lowber ran in the Disneyland Half Marathon Monday to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Unlike the beachgoers, Lowber’s plan has been in the works for … [Read more...] about Labor of Love
Students feel a pinch as food costs increase
NICOLE ALBERTSON andSEAN CARROLL News Assistant and Staff Writer Waves cafeteria raised the price of student food by 3.6 percent this year. Last year, grumbling stomachs noticed a wider selection of choices in the Caf, HAWC and Café Fresca in the CCB. But this year’s unexpected price raise has some students worried about maintaining enough points to last the entire school … [Read more...] about Students feel a pinch as food costs increase