Special Publications

BLAKE FRANKSStaff Writer Most people expect to have to make dinner reservations at a four-star restaurant. “Reservations required” usually implies impeccable service and quality. Well, now Pepperdine students have an unusual place to add to their list of “call ahead before visiting.” The strange reputation of “The Old Place” preceded it, so bringing along a few friends just in … [Read more...] about The old place

SAMANTHA BLONSStaff Writer When former United Nations weapons inspector Scott Ritter publicly criticized the Bush administration’s justification for military action in Iraq in 2002, pundits and politicians alike condemned him as unpatriotic, disloyal and bitter. When he repeatedly stated that the Iraqi weapons program had been sufficiently dismantled and posed no proven threat … [Read more...] about Scott Ritter in Santa Monica

SAMANTHA BLONS & MELISSA GIAIMOAssistant A&E Editor & Assistant Perspectives Editor Morgan Freeman, Oscar-winning actor, visited Pepperdine’s screenwriting class on Monday night, sharing a lifetime of film experience and advice during a student question-and-answer session. Adjunct screenwriting professor Tom Shadyac announced to the class earlier in the week that he … [Read more...] about Morgan Freeman visits Pep, speaks to screenwriting students

SHANNON KELLYNews Editor Provost Darryl Tippens announced in a letter yesterday that the University will solicit outside auditors to conduct an independent, comprehensive review of the university financial aid practices. The decision is in response to New York Attorney General  Andrew Cuomo’s investigation of more than 60 school’s, including Pepperdine, whose financial … [Read more...] about Pep expands loans review, asks outside auditors to assist

LIDA MANUKYANStaff Writer “Currently, I am the old timer.” These are the words of Professor Darlene S. Rivas, explaining her role at Pepperdine University.  Rivas is all of 46 years old. “When I first began working here, I was the brand new colleague,” Rivas explained of the history program. “Eleven years have passed, and I have seen death and retirement, and now feel that I … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Rivas