Big Rock Mesa community and County Fire Department deploy the newest weapon in the ongoing fight against wildfires: the goat. By Courtney Hong Staff Writer Here’s something to gnaw on: kids are an effective antidote to brushfires. Kids of the goat sort, that is. In an effort to reduce the intensity and frequency of fires in the area, the Big Rock Mesa Homeowner’s Association … [Read more...] about Chew on this! Goats fight wildfires
Is dialogue on homosexuality appropriate on the Pepperdine campus?
The Moral Compass Series ostracizes those committed to traditional readings of Scripture. By Justin Kerr Staff Writer This past week, Pepperdine University invited theology scholars, reverends and other intellectuals to discuss if homosexuality is biblically right or wrong. Labeling this discussion the “Moral Compass Series,” faculty and administrators have “open-mindedly” … [Read more...] about Is dialogue on homosexuality appropriate on the Pepperdine campus?
Waves take 13th straight
By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor The No. 5 Pepperdine women’s volleyball team extended its winning streak to 13 matches and improved its record to 15-2 during the past two weeks. The Waves will take their streak into this weekend with West Coast Conference home matches against University of San Diego and Santa Clara University. “Both the teams are very good teams … [Read more...] about Waves take 13th straight
Oakwood exiles move into honors housing
Students living in Woodland Hills until construction was completed at the Drescher Campus finally relocated to their new homes. By Melanie St. Hilaire and Joann Groff Staff Writer and Assistant News Editor A 30-minute commute may seem like an eternity for some, so when you throw in traffic, gas and parking, many students decide to live on campus during all four years of … [Read more...] about Oakwood exiles move into honors housing
Madness ends at 11:53 p.m.
Every year, Pepperdine holds two major student-centered events: Songfest and Midnight Madness. These events are consistently surrounded by a plenitude of paid advertisements, hype and campus-wide anticipation. But from the sound of it, most students were let down — to put it mildly — with the way things turned out Oct. 10. Knowing that a lot of people put a lot of time and … [Read more...] about Madness ends at 11:53 p.m.