SCOTT MILLERNews Assistant The current bombshell burning up the political news pages this week is the on-going feud between Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama over comments made by Clinton supporter turned Obama supporter and movie producer David Geffen. Although inconsequential, it nonetheless demonstrates the problems with the campaigns that … [Read more...] about Feud with ‘08 Dems pointless, harmful
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Pep snubs gay student group, club left to form Malibu chapter
CARA VAN METERStaff Writer Much like members of any other student organization, Pepperdine students who are involved in the Malibu Gays, Lesbians and Everyone Else (GLEE) club gather regularly. Like members of any other club, they sponsor student events and spend time getting to know each other better. There’s a difference, though, between the Malibu GLEE club and other clubs. … [Read more...] about Pep snubs gay student group, club left to form Malibu chapter
Pep ties bring dictator’s son back to Malibu
MELISSA GIAIMOAssistant Perspectives Editor The son of the president of Equatorial Guinea’s move to Malibu is a return to his college stomping grounds. Corruption groups first suspected Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue for misappropriation of his government’s funds when he purchased in cash a $35 million oceanfront mansion in February 2006. But Obiang Mangue’s extravagance in … [Read more...] about Pep ties bring dictator’s son back to Malibu
Student volunteers offer aid to homeless
RYAN HAGENNews Assistant Sophomore Clay Gleb was just fulfilling a requirement for his religion class. But one trip to feed the homeless at Midnight Mission as a freshman turned into two, then more, as Gleb joined the growing number of Pepperdine students who say they find enjoyment and value in the program. Pepperdine students have volunteered at Midnight Mission nearly every … [Read more...] about Student volunteers offer aid to homeless
Administration, SGA discuss school’s prestige
KATE SCHWARTZNews Assistant Addressing concerns about the academic growth and reputation of Pepperdine University, Provost Darryl Tippens and Seaver Dean David Baird spoke to SGA in their general meeting on Wednesday. After being with Pepperdine for six years, Tippens assured members of SGA that the reputation of Pepperdine is becoming increasingly prestigious and will continue … [Read more...] about Administration, SGA discuss school’s prestige