ELYSSA GAGEStaff Writer A masterful fusion of a poet’s fantasies, a man’s beliefs and a scholar’s knowledge. That is what Clayton Eshleman brings his readers in “An Alchemist with One Eye on Fire." Raised in Indiana, Eshleman spent the first years of his career excavating who he was. The answer came to him in a most unexpected setting: the Ice Age caves of the French Dordogne. … [Read more...] about Book review: “An Alchemist with One Eye on Fire”
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Book review: “Lipshitz Six, or Two Angry Blondes”
MICHAEL GALVISStaff Writer T Cooper's "Lipshitz Six, or Two Angry Blondes" tells the tale of a Jewish family immigrating to the states during the Galveston Movement. The movement operated between 1907 and 1914. It diverted 10,000 Jewish immigrants fleeing Russia and eastern Europe from crowded East Coast cities and passed them through Texas. The story begins in 1907 as Esther … [Read more...] about Book review: “Lipshitz Six, or Two Angry Blondes”
Morgan Freeman visits Pep, speaks to screenwriting students
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
Pep expands loans review, asks outside auditors to assist
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
Humanities Division: Professor Contino
AMY ROGGStaff Writer Great Books wouldn’t be the same without great professors. Dr. Paul Contino is a loved and cherished Great Books professor at Pepperdine University. Hailing from the East Coast, Contino came to Pepperdine in admiration for the school’s church-related mission and exceptional academics. “We wanted to move to California because we have many family members … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Contino