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
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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
Students on a mission
RACHEL SACHERStaff Writer Elisha Soch said that after attending the Acting on Aids convocation Jan. 24th, her heart was stirred. Her call to action was furthered by her experience with the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles and her response to these two events was to start a club called One Glance Mission. Within a week’s time, Soch had petitioned ICC for group approval and … [Read more...] about Students on a mission
Homecoming events connect, reunite alumni
JESSICA MERTURINews Assistant This year’s Homecoming, hosted by Seaver College and the Alumni Office, will welcome Pepperdine alumni back “home” for a three-day event including the Jim Dine exhibit at the Weisman Museum, sporting events and a “Back to the Classroom” program to reconnect with old professors. Events will take place Feb. 16 though 18, beginning with Waves baseball … [Read more...] about Homecoming events connect, reunite alumni
Film series aims to unite WWII veterans through jazz music
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