Judith TapperGraduate Student After watching one of the events that was filmed at Pepperdine this summer, I am concerned about the image that is being transmitted to both the academic community and the general public. I realize that the use of the campus by television shows and general media production nets the university a great deal of income and publicity, but I suggest … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Pepperdine publicity outweighs Christian mission statement
Waves set to take on world
GARRETT WAITSports Editor The Pepperdine women’s volleyball team was victim to high expectations the past season. This year, the women are going to stay focused on the here and now, an idea that has some team members thinking they can go farther than last year. The Waves began the 2004 campaign ranked ninth in the nation and brought back several key players from a team that … [Read more...] about Waves set to take on world
Potential mascot revealed
LAUREN HOBARStaff Writer The Wave Men try out their new role as mascot last week (Photo courtesy Ben Young/Staff Ph.) Students were disappointed after Tuesday’s unveiling of the new school mascot, but creators were not very surprised. Alec McNayr, along with Rick Gibson, Stu Hardman and a mascot committee, planned the pilot presentation for students, faculty, coaches and … [Read more...] about Potential mascot revealed
Headline news: media focuses on ratings and popular culture
Rachel JohnsonPerspectives Assistant “Today Show” weatherman Al Roker took a break from predicting the weather to try his hand at investigative journalism last week. Venturing out onto the streets of New York, he proceeded to randomly stop people and ask them various questions regarding politics and pop culture. I found the results to be alarming. The majority of those … [Read more...] about Headline news: media focuses on ratings and popular culture
Israelis evacuate strip
Kelly DaviesStaff Writer It is midsummer. You live in a narrow strip of land, a settler in a stateless limbo, part of a fierce battle that has raged for decades. The 26-mile stretch of land called the Gaza Strip has served as a breeding ground for violent opposition since Israel began supporting settlements in the Palestinian region following the Six Day War in 1967. You may … [Read more...] about Israelis evacuate strip