SARAH HUERTAStaff Writer Blue and orange balloons and banners decorated campus Saturday as Homecoming activities put everyone in a festive mood. The celebrations brought together students, staff, faculty and alumni as well as 25 kids from the Los Angeles Hillview Acres home for abused children. “Hillview Acres Day gives these kids a chance to have fun and escape from the harsh … [Read more...] about Hillview spends day of fun at Pep
‘Monologues’ play degrades women
Bryceson TenoldStaff Writer It has come to my attention that “The Vagina Monologues” will once again be gracing Malibu with its liberating language and plethora of female activists. Thanks to our university’s mission statement, this production will appear off campus, however, it will still include a number of Pepperdine students. While there was dissention in last week’s … [Read more...] about ‘Monologues’ play degrades women
NCAA changes the rules for student athletes
Janelle StrawsburgStaff Writer The NCAA has approved new academic standards for Division 1 universities that could lead to the reduction of scholarships for schools with poor academic performances by their athletic teams, a move that marks the first phase of a landmark academic reform package. These new rules, passed Jan. 10 by NCAA’s board of directors, are determined by a … [Read more...] about NCAA changes the rules for student athletes
Pulitzer winner imparts wisdom
SARA ROSNERStaff Writer While the war in Iraq remains on the periphery of reality for many Americans, Pepperdine students, faculty and other members of the community heard a first-hand account of the conflict Monday night. Photojournalist David Leeson presented images and recounted his experience in Smother’s Theatre on Monday night as the third edition to the Dean’s … [Read more...] about Pulitzer winner imparts wisdom
Pepperdine wins Cal Poly series
Noah GodwinAssistant Sports Editor Bottom of the ninth. Two outs. Tie game. Pressure? What pressure?Senior first baseman Steve Kleen responded to this precarious situation with a towering homerun that will certainly be one of the most memorable moments the 2005 season has to offer. Kleen’s blast completed a sweep of Sunday’s doubleheader against Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine wins Cal Poly series