MEREDITH RODRIGUEZAssistant News Editor AlcoholEdu is no longer reserved for the hapless delinquent caught violating Pepperdine’s alcohol policies. This week and last week, freshmen living on upper and lower Dorm Road who voluntarily take the online alcohol education course will receive a free movie ticket and increase their hall’s chance of winning a big-screen television. The … [Read more...] about Alcohol study underway
Young voters make history in Afghan elections
KELLY DAVIESStaff Writer Afghanistan made history Sunday with its first parliamentary and local elections in more than 30 years. You might have glanced at the headlines or heard it on the radio, maybe read a word or two about it and moved on. But beyond the headline, I see a story about the young heroes who risked their lives for freedom and progress. Twelve million people … [Read more...] about Young voters make history in Afghan elections
Waves back on the links
JENNA SHAYStaff writer The Pepperdine women’s golf team is everything but satisfied with their current No. 3 Golfweek ranking as they prepare to reach new heights this season. “We have players that want to win,” Head Coach Laurie Gibbs said. “The girls respond to this ranking with, ‘Hey, why aren’t we number one?’” This year, the Waves return four players who were a part of the … [Read more...] about Waves back on the links
Driving and talking fuels misdirected road rage
AUDREY REEDNews Editor At 11:30 p.m. two nights ago, I got hung up on by my own cell phone. It went dead and could not be revived. I had to come to grips that I may not be available 24/7, or that I may not be able to talk to people on a whim. The latter has gotten me in trouble twice recently. If you didn’t know, people think talking on a cell phone while driving is … [Read more...] about Driving and talking fuels misdirected road rage
Swear allegiance to our flag
CHRIS SEGALPerspectives Editor U.S. District Judge Lawrence Karlton ruled recently that the Pledge of Allegiance “violates schoolchildren’s right to be free from a coercive requirement to affirm God.” This ruling puts the case back on track for another round in the Supreme Court. Doctor, attorney and atheist activist Michael Newdow filed multiple lawsuits in 2002 to take the … [Read more...] about Swear allegiance to our flag