Crystal LuongAssistant News Editor Photo Courtesy AP/WIDE WORLD PHOTOSPresident Bush, pictured here at a rally at Southern Methodist University in Dallas on Nov. 1 President Bush surpassed the magic number — 270 — winning the electoral votes needed to hold the American presidency for four more years Tuesday night. Although Sen. John Kerry won the battleground state of … [Read more...] about Bush: 4 more years
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Dr. Doug Swartzendruber, part of a group that meets every month to discuss religion and politics
Justin WhitingStaff Writer A group of faculty members and their friends are meeting on campus to examine what it is like to be a modern Christian in Los Angeles. The group was founded by Rod Leard, project manager of Facilities, Management and Planning at Pepperdine. Leard is a member of the Church of the Brethren, and since the closest Brethren church is in Glendale, he was … [Read more...] about Dr. Doug Swartzendruber, part of a group that meets every month to discuss religion and politics
‘Gay Republicans’ documentary features student
Joann GroffNews Editor Preceding the announcement of the election results, some Americans tuned in to the TRIO channel to watch “Gay Republicans,” a documentary tracking the lives of three individuals for the six months prior to decision day. And if they did, viewers were sure to see Pepperdine’s own Grant Turck, a junior public relations major, who became involved in the … [Read more...] about ‘Gay Republicans’ documentary features student
Senior’s famous mom under house arrest
Chris SegalNews Assistant PHOTO COURTESY TELEMUNDO.COM The 2004 election cycle has come to an end after months of speeches, conventions, ads and campaigning in swing states. Any voices critical of the elected president in the United States can be thankful that they will not become political targets. According to 22-year-old Pepperdine senior Victoria De La Fuente, this is … [Read more...] about Senior’s famous mom under house arrest
SGA rejects SIFE proposal
Chris SegalNews Assistant Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and Sigma Phi Epsilon presented resolutions at last week’s SGA meeting to tap into the $1,000 philanthropy fund. Groups can ask to receive up to 30 percent of the remaining funds to go toward supporting their philanthropies. Sigma Phi Epsilon requested $300 to reimburse expenses for the Queen of Hearts event. Sigma … [Read more...] about SGA rejects SIFE proposal