KIERA SCHOLTENLiving Assistant Is it still really about color? The slow federal response for Hurricane Katrina victims has caused some to criticize the government because many of those affected are black. I find it hard to believe that this could be overtly, or even covertly, a racially motivated issue. Although racism has certainly not been defeated, I do not believe that we … [Read more...] about Blame game impedes help in wake of Katrina
Coach revels in title
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Marv Dunphy is often said to be one of the nicest guys on campus. He’s charming, outgoing and friendly to everybody he meets. Plus, he’s not too shabby as the men’s volleyball head coach.He collected his 400th win during the past season as head coach of the Waves while earning the American Volleyball Coaches Association Coach of the Year. He was also … [Read more...] about Coach revels in title
Counseling Center offers free sessions
SABRINA JENDLY Staff Writer Pepperdine’s Counseling Center is now offering free consultations to students. Student Affairs and the Counseling Center is hoping that the removal of the financial barriers will encourage students to come forward with any problems or difficulties they, or others they know, may be having. “The change came as the result of student focus groups, … [Read more...] about Counseling Center offers free sessions
The GOP and big corporations are dependent on illegal immigrants to perform manual labor.
GINNY HANSONContributing Writer Most people don’t think twice about immigration laws, yet in Sept. 2004, Time magazine reported that at the beginning of 2005, 15 million illegal immigrants were reportedly living in the United States, and one-fifth of them arrived in 2004 alone. Gov. Janet Napolitano of Arizona and Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico (the state with the highest … [Read more...] about The GOP and big corporations are dependent on illegal immigrants to perform manual labor.
Pepperdine dashes to 4-0
JANE LEESports Assistant The nationally ranked Pepperdine women’s soccer team shut out Hawaii and Eastern Michigan to take the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Soccer Classic title in Hawaii over the weekend. The two victories by the Waves improved the team’s record to 4-0, which marks its best start in school history and propelled them up the national rankings. They are now ranked … [Read more...] about Pepperdine dashes to 4-0