SHUHEI MATSUOContributing Writer The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks were some of the most tragic disasters in U.S. history. The attacks, waged by a small number of anti-Americans, have made it very difficult for the rest of the international community to come, stay or live in the United States, even with legitimate reasons. Because I arrived in the United States from Japan about … [Read more...] about Strict immigration laws may prevent terrorism, but they also keep some students from higher education.
Waves win San Diego tournament
Pepperdine topples two top-10 teams and pushes its record to 3-0 after winning San Diego Invitational GARRETT WAITSports Editor The sixth-ranked Pepperdine water polo team got off to a hot start at the UCSD Triton Invitational over Labor Day weekend as the Waves swept their three matches to take the tournament title. Pepperdine opened with a 12-3 blowout victory against No.-19 … [Read more...] about Waves win San Diego tournament
Homes of Pep students destroyed
LAUREN HOBAR Staff Writer Naming hurricanes can be strange. The Aug. 29 category -five hurricane is destined to be catalogued by the first letter of its name in a catalog of other names that seem harmless, common and even childlike. Katrina was the opposite: destructive, singular and jarring. Katrina may be the Atlantic’s third deadliest storm, if the estimated 10,000-person … [Read more...] about Homes of Pep students destroyed
Roberts unlikely to unify America
GARY GALLESGuest Columnist Before John Roberts' nomination to the Supreme Court, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D - Nev.) said, “With this nomination the President should choose to unite the country, not divide it.”Afterward, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean claimed that the opportunity to “bring this country together” had been missed. The problem is … [Read more...] about Roberts unlikely to unify America
Public Safety adds officers to squad
LINDSEY BAGUIOStaff Writer The Department of Public Safety is faced with the task of creating a safe and secure environment for students and the many others who use the university. But bring up Pepperdine’s department of Public Safety in a conversation with any student and certain unappealing characteristics may come to mind. A gap seems to exist between student perception and … [Read more...] about Public Safety adds officers to squad