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Rachel JohnsonNews Assistant Student Programming Board is putting a new spin on their usual presentation of Thursday night movies by starting the semester off with an independent film festival. Beginning tonight and running through Saturday, four independent films will be shown in Elkins Auditorium in an attempt to reach a new group of students. “Thursday night movies are a … [Read more...] about Indie films show this weekend

Scott MillerNews Assistant In a recent speech, President Bush proposed sending an additional 21,500 soldiers to Iraq, a tactic referred to as a “surge.” Luckily for the interests of the military, and the American and Iraqi people, both parties in the newly Democratic-controlled Congress are opposing the President’s myopic plan. This kind of bi-partisan oversight is exactly what … [Read more...] about Kudos to Kennedy, oversight legislation

Lauren Morton-FarmerStaff Writer Today the cafeteria hosted Pepperdine’s annual Nonprofit Fair, part of the National Week of Peace, Hope and Justice. The Career Center hosted dozens of nonprofit organizations, both local and national, giving students access to over a hundred volunteer, internship and paid positions. With opportunities ranging from work in finance to fine … [Read more...] about Nonprofit fair offers students a variety of fresh opportunities

Ryan HagenNews Assistant The Week of Peace, Hope and Justice ends with two events today as Pepperdine leaders work to raise awareness of social problems in African countries.  “Our hearts could be the difference that changes the world,” said senior James Toney at a special Convo Wednesday at 2 p.m. Toney, founder of the nonprofit organization ACTVST and the project’s … [Read more...] about Peace, hope and justice rally students