SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor Continuing a comprehensive overhaul of the on-campus radio station, 101.5 KWVS, that began a few years ago, the Communication Division hired Dr. Kara Gould as a new advisor for the student radio station. Gould became part of Pepperdine community this summer, has a background in radio broadcasting. “I was happy when Bob Chandler, the … [Read more...] about Campus radio station receives seasoned pro
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SGA approves budget, appoints new senators to remaining posts
SAMANTHA BLONSNews Assistant ArAll aspects of the fall 2006 SGA budget passed unanimously at the meeting last night. The budget this semester is based on a total revenue of $69,872, more than two-thirds of which comes from this semester’s student fees. Vice President of Finance Peter Duby led the bi-annual budget meeting, which lasted less than one hour. Over the past … [Read more...] about SGA approves budget, appoints new senators to remaining posts
Malibu Diedrich’s closes after Starbucks buy-out
Orange County-based coffee chain will close some locations as a result of the Starbucks takeover. CURRY CHANDLERAssistant News Editor Students who enjoy hanging out at Diedrich Coffee in the Malibu Colony Plaza may want to grab one more cup of joe before the shop is gone for good. In an agreement announced Sep. 14, Starbucks Corp. has purchased a majority of Diedrich Coffee … [Read more...] about Malibu Diedrich’s closes after Starbucks buy-out
Thai military seizes control, spring program still scheduled
The government of Thailand was taken over in a bloodless coup a week ago. CURRY CHANDLERAssistant News Editor International Programs officials will not alter its plans to send Pepperdine students to Thailand next semester following the military coup last week. The Sept. 19 coup occurred while Thailand’s Prime Minister Thaskin Shinawatra was in New York attending a meeting of … [Read more...] about Thai military seizes control, spring program still scheduled
British diplomat speaks to students
A member of the British Joint Intelligence Committee provides global perspective on terrorism today. MELISSA GIAIMONews Assistant British diplomat Matthew Gould offers Pepperdine students an international perspective on terrorism today. Gould, Counselor for Foreign and Security Policy at the British Embassy and a member of the Joint Intelligence Committee –– the … [Read more...] about British diplomat speaks to students