MELISSA GIAIMONews Assistant British authorities foiled a terrorist plot to blow up as many as ten airplanes heading from London’s Heathrow Airport to multiple American cities on Aug. 10. At that time, many students from Pepperdine’s five schools were living or vacationing abroad. New flight regulations made travel difficult as student returned home for the school year, but … [Read more...] about London terrorist plot delays global travel
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New Web portal makes waves
JAIMIE FRANKLINStaff Writer PepXpress disappears from the Web Sept. 30th and students and faculty are being introduced to WaveNet as part of a multi-million dollar school-wide effort to upgrade aging portal technology. A Web portal is a starting point and gateway for members of a particular community to access commonly used information and services. WaveNet connects students … [Read more...] about New Web portal makes waves
Fired prof reinstated, final ruling pending
CURRY CHANDLERAssistant News Editor What began as a quiet dispute over questionable student evaluations in 2004 continued in court this summer as Dr. Ronald Fagan laid another claim against Pepperdine seeking more than $55,000 compensation. In June, Fagan, a professor of sociology, filed a motion for damages, seeking lost wages and benefits from the period following the … [Read more...] about Fired prof reinstated, final ruling pending
Students make differences at the Womack Speech Competition
Clarissa JonesStaff Writer Winners of the Womack Speech Competition used rhetoric to tackle controversial issues in the annual event at Pepperdine April 17. Over 40 students competed in the event, which consisted of three categories of speech: informative, impromptu, and perspective. The Competition began April 14 with the first round and semi-finals. The top two from each … [Read more...] about Students make differences at the Womack Speech Competition
Enjoy the summer with Superheroes
Ian McNabStaff Writer Whether it’s swinging through the city, supported only by the strength of a spider’s web, or it’s using a suit of armor to help you lift objects with superhuman strength, the powers of superheroes have intrigued audiences for decades. Now, thanks to a joint effort by Marvel Comics and The California Science Center, fans will be able to experience the … [Read more...] about Enjoy the summer with Superheroes