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
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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
Reason and error
DAN CALDWELL & ROBERT E. WILLIAMSDistinguished Professor of Political Science & Associate Professor of Political Science Last week, a court in Germany sentenced Ernst Zundel to five years in prison for his contributions to a web site that denies the Holocaust ever occurred. Here in the United States, the First Amendment would have protected the ignorant and offensive … [Read more...] about Reason and error
Pep ‘reels’ in culture, pays tribute to surfing
JESSICA MERTURIStaff Writer For more than 60 years, surfing has not only defined Malibu, but created a culture that can’t be captured anywhere else in the United States. There is no better way to honor that sacred culture, than through three days of celebrating films that encapsulate the essence and evolution of surfing. From March 15th through March 17th, Payson Library will … [Read more...] about Pep ‘reels’ in culture, pays tribute to surfing