SHANNON KELLYAssistant Perspectives Editor Everyone is yelling back and forth. Conservative guy: “Marriage is traditionally between a man and a woman, and same-sex marriage threatens the sacred institution.” Liberal guy: “Really? Who defines marriage? And why should the state have the right to sanctify a religious institution?” With steam coming out of his ears, conservative … [Read more...] about Government intervention threatens liberty
Surf report
GARRETT WAITSports Editor The week's forecast is just average for Southland beaches, so you may want to stash your board for a while and wait it out. Today should be three to four feet for most of the day with waist to shoulder high waves and occasional seven foot swells coming in. Friday will be much the same as today with fair conditions ruling the beaches and waist high … [Read more...] about Surf report
Muddy rules kick out hopefuls
BRITTANY YEAROUTNews Assistant The students have voted and the results are in, but questions linger regarding the guidelines for electronic campaigning and glitches with the link for voting. Student Government Association elections began Wednesday, Sept. 14 and ended the next day at 8 a.m. Three senior senators, one junior senator, the sophomore and freshman class presidents, … [Read more...] about Muddy rules kick out hopefuls
STAFF EDITORIAL: Pep mysteries no longer secret
Students often hear campus legends regarding everything from reclaimed water to mysterious helicopter pads. The Peppervine has produced a fair amount of this fruit, some true and some false. Freshmen often fall prey to these rumors from early on, believing tales of pure fiction until the day they graduate. We know, because we still believe those tales. And so with pens in hand, … [Read more...] about STAFF EDITORIAL: Pep mysteries no longer secret
Law dean stars on TV
KRISTEN ROBERTSON Staff Writer A large satellite truck sits prominently outside Pepperdine’s School of Law, transforming part of the library into a makeshift studio complete with cameras, microphones and stage lights. Is yet another movie featuring Pepperdine’s gorgeous campus being filmed? Nothing quite so glamorous, but for those interested in politics, it houses something … [Read more...] about Law dean stars on TV