JOHN PAYNE Staff Writer For those of you who do not know who Daniel Dennett or Sam Harris are, briefly they can be introduced as two of the more well-known secular humanist philosopher-scientists who adhere to a purely naturalistic and scientific view of the world. It goes without saying that these two are evolutionists, and it is not my point in writing this article to … [Read more...] about Religion: not irrational
How to make the most of spring cleaning
CARA VANMETER Living Editor Since Monday was the vernal equinox and thus officially the first day of spring, it’s time to start thinking about that important milestone just around the corner. No, I’m not talking about graduation; something even bigger than that. You got it — spring cleaning. Now, I can imagine the masses’ moans of dread drowning out the few neat freaks in the … [Read more...] about How to make the most of spring cleaning
Waves hang tough in loss to OU
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor The 15th-seeded Waves came out on the court in full force with all the energy they could muster. They came out with their core fans, a group of about 20 covered in orange and blue who were often heard cheering louder than the hundreds of others surrounding them. They came out with celebrated sophomore guard Daphanie Kennedy, who would turn heads … [Read more...] about Waves hang tough in loss to OU
Tulane evacuee finds new home
CHRIS SEGALNews Editor Eight months ago, Pepperdine accepted 12 college students affected by Katrina to attend classes and continue their education. As the months passed, the students didn’t just attend classes, they became a part of the Pepperdine community. “I think Pepperdine tried to be very generous,” Dean of Admission Paul Long said. “We were overfull in the fall, and we … [Read more...] about Tulane evacuee finds new home
Americans must pay attention to trade-offs
NEIL ROSEKRANS Staff Writer Americans live in an instant gratification society that focuses on the here and now. We choose to go out Friday night instead of studying. We drink one more beer because we “know our tolerance.” We opt for the super-size at McDonald’s because it’s only 39 cents more. However, life is a culmination of decisions based on trade-offs and our decisions … [Read more...] about Americans must pay attention to trade-offs