SHANNON KELLYAssistant Perspectives Editor In January, Pepperdine rejected a reading supplement product developed by one of its own, alumnus Steven Emmerson. In August 2004, Emmerson unveiled “Rocketbooks,” which are digital study guides much like CliffsNotes in the form of interactive and stylized DVDs. They present chapter summaries, in-depth analysis of key themes and pop … [Read more...] about Bookstore refuses study aids
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Handprints increase awareness
BRITNEY MALONEYStaff Writer Students left Monday afternoon’s Convocation with purple ribbons pinned to their shirts and stress balls in their paint-marked hands. The Intercultural Affairs Office sponsored a Convocation called “Domestic violence and the Church’s Response” in recognition of October being Domestic Violence Awareness month, after which students put their … [Read more...] about Handprints increase awareness
Honorary alumna Miers up for justice
CHRIS SEGALPerspectives Editor Harriet Miers President Bush nominated Harriet Miers on Tuesday to the Supreme Court. Miers, 60, received an honorary degree from Pepperdine in May and was the distinguished speaker for the School of Law’s graduation ceremonies. An honorary degree is the highest honor and is reserved for individuals who manifest ideals consistent with Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Honorary alumna Miers up for justice
Online text saves student money
SARA ROSNERStaff Writer While the price of gasoline continues to squeeze wallets, students may soon find some relief from the rising cost of textbooks because of resources such as the Web site Wikibooks, which is now offering open-content textbooks online free of charge. Wikibooks provides more than 11,500 book modules on a multitude of subjects that range from annotated texts … [Read more...] about Online text saves student money
Raising the roof
ANNA KINGStaff Writer Anela Holck/Ass. Photo Editor Pepperdine students and staff were on site Saturday, as an active part of the groundbreaking ceremony of the Habitat for Humanity Ventura County’s (HFHVC) Villa Caesar Chavez Farmworker Housing Project. They were not only volunteers, but also house sponsors. Through a tentative grant from the Wood-Claeysson Foundation, … [Read more...] about Raising the roof