Special Publications

DEMI JONESStaff Writer The smell of salt in the air, sandy beaches stretching for miles, the ocean sparkling under the sun.  What does this image bring to mind?  A hot vacation spot maybe? Or the view seen every day from Pepperdine?  What about the view from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba’s detention facilities? Dan Caldwell, a professor of social sciences at Pepperdine, toured the … [Read more...] about Pep prof and Guantanamo

KYLE HOGANStaff Writer All good things must come to an end. Judging from the way Tom’s eyebrows tightened and the look on the rest of senior volleyball player Tom Hulse’s lean face when asked if he will miss Pepperdine upon his graduation, he appreciates the bittersweet truth of the statement. “It will be hard to leave,” Hulse says, glancing at the ground. “Over the years all … [Read more...] about Life after Pepperdine: Volleyball player Tome Hulse speaks

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

ASHLYEE HICKMANStaff Writer Philosophy and pancakes usually don’t mix, but for Humanities Chair Dr. Maire Mullins it’s just another day in the office. Well, offices. As a full-time mother of two and full-time professor of hundreds—Mullins’s life serves as anything but dull. The Ms. Congeniality of her department, with her smile and kind words, had quite a journey before … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Chair Mullins