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
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
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
Boxer and Jones battle for Senate seat
California’s two-term incumbant senator has solid support and a commanding lead in the polls Evelyn BargeAssistant A&E Editor With less than one week until the general election, incumbent Democrat Barbara Boxer is holding a steady lead in the polls over Republican challenger Bill Jones in the race for the U.S. Senate. One poll conducted in mid-October by the Field Research … [Read more...] about Boxer and Jones battle for Senate seat