MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor When I was 7, I believed the world was going to end. I also believed that poisonous clouds were attached to the sky, a boogeyman was coming for me, and a witch was selling apples beneath my bed, waiting to grab any dangling feet. Many nights, I hid beneath pink covers with brows arched and face quivering. Of course these fears were … [Read more...] about Life does extend beyond Pep bubble
Pep finishes third in Reno
DANIELLA BOSIOAssistant Sports Editor The No.-4 Pepperdine women’s golf team completed its fall season Wednesday by finishing in third place in the Las Vegas Founders Women’s Collegiate Showdown at the Anthem Country Club in Henderson, Nev. The tournament lasted Monday through Wednesday. In the fall season, the team recorded two tournament victories out of four events. The … [Read more...] about Pep finishes third in Reno
Must union dues go to politics?
AIRAN SCRUBYNews Assistant Government employee unions currently can use their members’ dues for political contributions to political parties, campaigns or candidates. Government workers who are not union members also pay fees to the unions because the unions negotiate the salaries and benefits of all workers in the field, not just their members. Prop. 75 would require unions … [Read more...] about Must union dues go to politics?
Parties play parental roles on a national level
TROY SENIKStaff Writer In an ideal world, no matter how naturally well-mannered they are, every child should always have two parents to shepherd them through the rigors of life. Think, then, of our two major political parties as fulfilling the same role on a national level. Of course, there will always be some children who need more discipline and guidance than others (I’m … [Read more...] about Parties play parental roles on a national level
Face in the crowd: Ruchika Mohla
KELSEY MAYSLiving Editor Even though she isn’t feeling well, senior Ruchika Mohla is upbeat enough to occasionally slip words like “zesty” and “weak sauce” into her vocabulary. She’s a biology major who occasionally decorates her Lovernich apartment in whatever festivities are the current rage. This past week, Halloween took to the walls with plastic jack-o-lanterns on the … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Ruchika Mohla