Dean of the School of Public Policy Pete Peterson's Oct. 12 email aims to defund schools teaching The 1619 Project and other "anti-American" curriculum. The petition was addressed to President Donald Trump, and Pepperdine community members such as Seaver faculty found the petition confusing. Photos by Ashley Mowreader Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy … [Read more...] about School of Public Policy Dean Shares Petition Against ‘Far Left Indoctrinating’ Curriculum
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SGA Plans to Launch New Website Amid Calls for Transparency
Vice President of Administration Natalia Escobedo (right) listens to President Meredith McCune (left) speak at the January 15 Senate Meeting. Photo by Julie LeePepperdine’s Student Government Association (SGA) discussed the launch of its new website Wednesday, Feb. 5, as part of an effort to address criticisms of their transparency during its fall 2019 impeachment … [Read more...] about SGA Plans to Launch New Website Amid Calls for Transparency
Bring the Times Back
My freshman year, I was eager to learn of all the perks afforded to college students like discounts on restaurants, tickets and streaming services. But the one perk I cherished the most was the print edition of The New York Times.For my first two years of college, my morning ritual depended on grabbing a coffee at Starbucks along with a copy of "All the news that's fit to … [Read more...] about Bring the Times Back
Staff Editorial: Kobe Bryant Crash Reminds Us of Breaking News Ethics
Art by Ally Armstrong The media coverage in the aftermath of last week’s helicopter crash in Calabasas serves as yet another reminder of the importance of knowing whom to trust and how to sift through misinformation during a major breaking news event. Shortly after news of the crash broke, gossip and celebrity news site TMZ was first to report that Kobe Bryant was among … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Kobe Bryant Crash Reminds Us of Breaking News Ethics
Emmy-nominated ‘The Wizard of Lies’ Rereleased
Photos Courtesy of HBO Films"The Wizard of Lies," an HBO film about the hugely controversial Bernie Madoff, is now out on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital, and On Demand as of Oct. 3. Released by HBO Entertainment initially in May 2017, "The Wizard of Lies" follows Bernie Madoff, infamous Wall Street con man, played by Robert De Niro, and the rest of his family as they deal with the … [Read more...] about Emmy-nominated ‘The Wizard of Lies’ Rereleased
