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SCOTT MILLERNews Assistant While still enrolled in courses at Pepperdine, sophomore political science major Richard Nye has been embroiled in the current war in Iraq, along with the ensuing controversies. Nye has been in Iraq, serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Army since October 2006. Since his deployment overseas, Nye has witnessed the real side of war, and as a result, he has … [Read more...] about Iraq soldier’s faith in war’s cause still unwavering

RACHEL JOHNSONNews Assistant Pepperdine faculty members of the International Studies Division are on the lookout for a new division head after the term of the current chair, Dr. Robert Lloyd, expires. The selection is expected by Feb. 19th. Lloyd, a professor of international relations, served as division head for four years and was re-appointed to hold the same position for … [Read more...] about International Studies seeks new division chair

AIRAN SCRUBYEditor In Chief After being removed from his position as women’s lacrosse coach for two days because of a student grievance, Paul Ramsey has returned to his position. Ramsey will retain his position as head coach during the grievance, according to Associate Dean of Students Rick Marrs. “We are following procedures for a student complaint as outlined in the Student … [Read more...] about Lacrosse coach reinstated after temporary removal

SHANNON KELLYNews Editor Gloomy weather and cold rain could not deter more than 3,000 protesters who marched through puddles from the Democratic Party office on Figueroa Street to the Federal Building on Saturday, demanding the new Democrat-led Congress to push the U.S government to cease funding the war and immediately withdraw troops from Iraq. The L.A. march was part of a … [Read more...] about L.A. activists call for Iraq pull out

JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant Pepperdine’s School of Law achieved the fifth highest passage rate on the California Bar Exam administered in July among American Bar Association-approved California schools, with 84 percent of first time takers passing the exam. Stanford, UCLA, University of Southern California and UC Berkeley rounded out the top five, with UC Hastings as the only … [Read more...] about Law school students excel on CA bar exam