CAITLIN WHITEStaff Writer Pepperdine’s second annual speed reading competition, an event that raises money to buy books for low-income children, will take place today in the Waves Café. The event is another way for teams competing in the race for the Homecoming Spirit Cup to earn points. The Speed Read will be held in conjunction with the international organization First … [Read more...] about Non-profit holds speed read contest
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Malibu restaurant sites to undergo revamp
JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant Two former Pepperdine hot spots are being redeveloped into newer and pricier alternatives for Malibu residents. The former sites of the PierView Café and Windails restaurants located on Pacific Coast Highway near the Malibu Pier will be demolished and rebuilt by the summer of 2008. The PierView site will be replaced with a 7,100-square-foot … [Read more...] about Malibu restaurant sites to undergo revamp
School of Law appointment adds prestige to program
MELISSA GIAIMOAssistant Perspectives Editor Professor Grant S. Nelson’s appointment at Pepperdine not only fills the School of Law’s void for a real estate finance professor, but also increases the school’s visibility and prestige. “A professor of his caliber will increase the respect that the legal community will have for Pepperdine,” first-year law student John Kay … [Read more...] about School of Law appointment adds prestige to program
Black History Month honored by students
CAITLIN WHITEStaff Writer Black Student Union will host its first African American Teachers Appreciation Dinner, Tuesday, Feb. 13, to honor black faculty members as part of many events planned for Black History Month. “It will be a time for students and faculty to speak on behalf of African American teachers on campus and recognize them.” said senior Lani Camcho, BSU public … [Read more...] about Black History Month honored by students
Giuliani provides experience in 2008
SCOTT MILLERNews Assistant Slow and steady wins the race, as the old adage goes. That is certainly the approach that former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been taking with his possible White House run in 2008. Let’s hope that the adage holds true for Giuliani in the next couple years. In November, Giuliani created a presidential exploratory committee to “test the … [Read more...] about Giuliani provides experience in 2008