Special Publications

STEWART HOStaff Writer Despite being the new guy in the Communications Division, he cheerfully waves and greets passing professors and students from his office. “Hey Gary!” says Professor Johny Garner without missing a beat as his colleague passes by his door. Garner, upon being hired last year by Pepperdine University, moved with his wife and black lab puppy “Snickers” in … [Read more...] about Professor looks to “carpe diem” wherever he goes

NAOMI BYRDStaff Writer Settlers were attracted to California because of a shiny yellowish substance that would make them rich. Gold! The Gould’s, however, were attracted to this state for different reasons. Professor Kara Gould is one of the new Communication Division teachers at Pepperdine University. Hearing the journey that brought her here to Malibu, one is able to key … [Read more...] about Good as Gould

STEVEN ARNOLDStaff Writer The average undergraduate student at Pepperdine University may only recognize Francesca Smith by one simple phrase. “Move it football head!” the coined phrase of Helga G. Pataki, a character on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon series “Hey Arnold.” Smith voiced the cold yet emotional character, noted for her lament-filled adolescent monologues. Smith, a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine grad-student represents internationally

MARC CHOQUETTEPerspectives Editor What music means to a generation is a question becoming more loaded as each day passes. Each Tuesday, mounds of new releases arrive for our listening pleasure, adding to what our parents’ generation enjoyed. Further complicating matters, the concept of a music collection is a fairly new facet of culture to comprehend. Only at the turn of the … [Read more...] about College based radio format and iPods control the dial

JAIMIE FRANKLINAssistant News Editor Generation Y and the art they make is radically different from their predecessors’ creators. Unlike previous generations that may be characterized by one particular artistic movement, Generation Y seems to be the opposite. This artistic generation is characterized by diversity, individualism and experimentation with mixed media. “Today … [Read more...] about Rebellion grabs the easel