Chris Segal Perspectives Editor Pornography is a taboo subject that people in polite society do not talk about and certainly never watch. Lawmakers recently changed a federal law that went largely unreported. The law, created 15 years ago to prevent producers of pornographic material from using under-age performers, was inspired because of a famous porn star named Traci … [Read more...] about Pro & Con: Regulating Pornography
Soccer kicks into gear
JANE LEESports Assistant Having established itself as one of the top collegiate programs in the country over the past fours years, the Pepperdine women's soccer team begins this season with hopes of a fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. With consistency and discipline, along with the creation of more scoring opportunities, eighth-year head coach Tim Ward believes his … [Read more...] about Soccer kicks into gear
Profs take administrative jobs
MEGAN WESTERVELTNews Assistant Pepperdine University’s faculty and staff will notice the absence of one distinguished name, two familiar faces around campus this year. Two professors, who share the same name but no relation, will leave the university to begin working in administrative positions at two of Pepperdine’s sister schools. Communication professor David Lowry is now … [Read more...] about Profs take administrative jobs
Staff Editorial: Wave Men, plus a woman
They aren’t the X-men or the Fantastic Four. They don’t work for Captain Planet and they’re definitely not Power Rangers. These spandex-suited bad boys (and one girl) are the Wave Men. What sets this band of brothers (and sister) apart from the other super crews? The Wave Men don’t waste their time fighting crime, protecting the environment from deadly toxins or any other … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Wave Men, plus a woman
Tenure grievance denied for prof
CRYSTAL LUONGEditor in Chief Doubt and disappointment marked the conclusion of the tenure process for Dr. Lynn Reynolds, communication professor, as Pepperdine denied her grievance in late June. “I hope and pray that Pepperdine will act with integrity in the future,” said Reynolds, who will be dismissed by the university after completing the final year of her contract this … [Read more...] about Tenure grievance denied for prof