LISA CUMBIE/Art Editor GLORIA SHELLER Assistant Perspectives Editor Since the 1980s, the United States has been battling the war on drugs. While the catchy phrase has somewhat lost its meaning, the immense impact that drugs have on people’s lives certainly has not. I don’t support the people who don’t want to contribute to society and all they do is sit on their couches, high … [Read more...] about Drug tunnel stirs legalization issue
Face in the Crowd: Maddy Behr
RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer TEIGE MUNLFELD/Staff Photographer Ambitious, driven and goal-oriented. These words have been used to describe Madelaine Behr. Though only in her sophomore year at Pepperdine, Behr has reached the senior mark by the number of her credits. Behr, who likes to be called Maddy, has managed to complete the necessary major and graduation unit requirements … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Maddy Behr
(Really) Old meets new in alumni baseball game
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor It was a mix of blue jerseys and orange jerseys. It was a match between the old and the young. It was a game that featured college kids and what sometimes appeared to be middle-aged Bad News Bears. The game was a chance for current and former Pepperdine baseball players to tell their stories and share with each other the appreciation of the game … [Read more...] about (Really) Old meets new in alumni baseball game
Learning to love
JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Susan Giboney said she has practiced every piece of marital advice that she preaches. Married for 36 years to her late husband, Terry, Giboney offers counseling based on her own personal experience to dozens of engaged and seriously dating couples who are considering marriage in the near future. The counseling takes the form of weekly classes … [Read more...] about Learning to love
Pep’s alcohol policy should be case sensitive
CASSANDRA TICER Perspectives Assistant At a very young age, Christians are taught one main message and that is forgiveness. As a Christian university, Pepperdine strives to exemplify the characteristics the Bible teaches. But as students we must pause and examine whether our university portrays these teachings in all aspects of the school. However, we must also make sure that … [Read more...] about Pep’s alcohol policy should be case sensitive