Crystal LuongAssistant News Editor Ben Young / Photo EditorMohamed Hasan Ali’s memorial service was held Oct. 14 in Stauffer Chapel. Inna lillah wa inna ilayhe rajeoon. “We are from God, and we are returning to God,” reads an Arabic prayer for loved ones lost. The Pepperdine community suffered the passing of sophomore Mohamed Abdulla Mohamed Hasan Ali after a traffic accident … [Read more...] about Crash claims student’s life
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College GOP and Young Dems in high gear for election
Republican students worked with others to organize on-campus debates and voter registration. Carissa MarshStaff Writer Since the beginning of this semester, the College Republicans have been gearing up for their campus campaign, forging their final attempts to get George W. Bush re-elected as president. The group has been involved in various aspects of the political and … [Read more...] about College GOP and Young Dems in high gear for election
Pepperdine battles the booze
Audrey ReedA&E Editor Ben Young / Photo Editor Some consider it a college rite of passage, others a terrible and possibly fatal way to spend a Friday night. Drinking on college campuses has caught the attention of the public and school administrators nationwide most recently through alcohol-related deaths of five college students. Also, last week was National Collegiate … [Read more...] about Pepperdine battles the booze
Special Report: Election 2004
Latest polls show race is still too close to call Four years ago, this country experienced the closest presidential election in its history. Besides giving the nation an important political science lesson, the 2000 election showed many the importance of the phrase “every vote counts.” full story Candidates covet swing states President Bush, Sen. John Kerry and their respective … [Read more...] about Special Report: Election 2004
Ad class takes a turn at ‘Apprentice’ challenge
Chris SegalNews Assistant Photo courtesy Jason VallesThe class is very optimistic about their chances of winning the Crest BoardroomChallenge. “Money, money, money” are the first few lyrics of the theme song used by billionaire Donald Trump in the NBC show “The Apprentice.” But a group of Pepperdine students in an advertising research class are hoping Trump will remember a new … [Read more...] about Ad class takes a turn at ‘Apprentice’ challenge