BRITTANY YEAROUTNews Assistant To investigate whether businesses can be both profitable and socially responsible, students used the documentary film “Wal-Mart-The High Cost of Low Price” as a springboard for discussion on Jan. 26. The showing was sponsored by Net Impact, a student business organization that was launching its initiative at Pepperdine. Pepperdine has joined the … [Read more...] about Students debate Wal-Mart’s social responsibility
Pep stays perfect
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Assistant After dominating two home games against Boise State and BYU last week, Pepperdine men’s tennis remains undefeated. No.-9 Pepperdine played against No.-28 Boise State at Ralphs-Strauss Tennis Center on Thursday. Although assistant coach Per Nilsson said playing against a nationally ranked team was going to a huge game, the Waves overpowered the … [Read more...] about Pep stays perfect
CCB lot not an answer to parking problems
Students and staff see problem as bigger than recent efforts suggest. JESSICA VAUGHNStaff Writer At 5:45 a.m., the alarm clock screeches in junior Celeste Honaker’s off-campus apartment in Canoga Park At 6:45 a.m., Honaker climbs into her car and heads to Pepperdine for her 8 a.m. class. She must leave one hour and 15 minutes early to get to class on time, and it is not … [Read more...] about CCB lot not an answer to parking problems
STAFF EDITORIAL: Tech makes life less personal
LISA CUMBIE/Art Editor Conspiracy theorists prophesy the hostile takeover of the human work force by robots in the not-so-distant future. Techies tout the amazing capabilities and efficiency of the latest gadgets. We stand somewhere between the two forces, refusing to join either side no matter how convincingly they may shout, “red rover, red rover.” And the question remains: … [Read more...] about STAFF EDITORIAL: Tech makes life less personal
BSU celebrates black heritage Month
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZAssistant Living Editor February marks Black History Month, a month in honor of the people, today and in the past, who have contributed to this country’s rich black heritage. Pepperdine’s Black Student Union intends to share its pride with the university by celebrating the month with food, discussions and vivid art. Throughout the month, the rock will be … [Read more...] about BSU celebrates black heritage Month