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
LMU wins at buzzer
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine women’s basketball team suffered what Head Coach Julie Rousseau called a “heartbreaker” Saturday night, falling to cross-town rival Loyola Marymount, 50-48, after the Lions scored at the buzzer in front of a crowd of over 900 at Firestone Fieldhouse. With 2.4 seconds remaining in the West Coast Conference tilt, Bianca Zieman … [Read more...] about LMU wins at buzzer
Digital cheating teaches analysis
CHRIS SEGALNews Editor Forget walking uphill in the snow; back in my day we actually had to memorize names and dates for tests. The Wall Street Journal published an article Jan. 21 highlighting how some high schools are now allowing students to use the Internet while taking tests. This begs the questions: Is education about general knowledge or critical thinking skills? If the … [Read more...] about Digital cheating teaches analysis
U.S. must continue push for democracy
ASHTON ELLIS Staff Writer What do millions of purple fingers, thousands of green flags and one white helicopter have in common? Each offers an image of the hope and fear of freedom. Over the past two years, millions of Iraqis rejected terrorist threats and Western naysayers to cast their ballots in a series of democratic elections. The purple finger is now an indelible sign … [Read more...] about U.S. must continue push for democracy
Campus group seeks justice
NICOLE KLIESTStaff Writer Senior Jonathan Hudson spent his sophomore year studying in Pepperdine’s Florence program. While most Pepperdine students spend their time overseas absorbed in Eurail and house drama, Hudson gathered much more while away. He heard about human trafficking on a Spring Break mission trip to Albania attended by students from various overseas programs that … [Read more...] about Campus group seeks justice