Sarah CarrilloLiving Editor The past presidential election was one of the most emotionally charged events in recent history, with many people passionately lobbying for one side or the other. As a result, voter turnout was the highest it has been since 1960, when John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon ran against each other. This is definitely something to celebrate. The United … [Read more...] about Electoral College has outlived is usefulness
Mascot Madness kicks off
Crystal LuongAssistant News Editor Virtual insanity is on its way. Last year there was Madness Reloaded, this fall Old School Madness and now, Mascot Madness. Pepperdine, without a mascot for more than a year, has launched its official contest in search of a bigger and bolder icon to pump up game-day crowds and re-establish University tradition. The winner will receive a $500 … [Read more...] about Mascot Madness kicks off
Facebook MadnessThe Internet’s newest craze has Pepperdine students obsessed
Ryan Breedyk & Noah GodwinContributing Writer & Assistant Sports Editor Graham Shea / Asst. Photo Editor Pepperdine students have found a new weapon to help combat the seemingly everlasting social boredom that plagues our fine institution. The online meet-and-greet Web site, theface book.com, has exploded across campuses everywhere and is the newest trend at this … [Read more...] about Facebook MadnessThe Internet’s newest craze has Pepperdine students obsessed
‘One Book, One City’ thrives in Malibu
Charlotte BotsfordStaff Writer “One Book, One City” encourages people of all ages to connect as a community and choose a book, read it and discuss that book through an assortment of events and lectures. More than 200 cities across America have joined this program, which was initiated in 1998 by the Washington Center for the Book in Seattle, and now Malibu has as well. The … [Read more...] about ‘One Book, One City’ thrives in Malibu
The Democratic Party is dead. R.I.P.
Scott WithycombePerspectives Assistant Sen. Zell Miller, D-Ga., said it best when in his scathing book he declared that the Democratic Party is “a national party no more.” The truth of that simple phrase became quite apparent Nov. 2 when President George W. Bush comfortably earned a second term — winning 51 percent of the popular vote and capturing 286 electoral votes. Couple … [Read more...] about The Democratic Party is dead. R.I.P.