When Napster was born in 1999 and made the online sharing of free music a mainstream trend, no demographic took to the technology faster than college students. To a group with few greater loves than music and precious few dollars to spend on expensive CDs, the ability to find free music online seemed nothing less than a godsend. Pepperdine students were no exception, and the … [Read more...] about Pull the plug on file sharing
Runners set quick pace
By Rosy Banks Assistant Living Editor In the fastest race of the season, sophomores Chad Trammell and Lauren Tyree led Pepperdine runners on UC Riverside’s farm course. Several runners broke personal records on the speedy flat course with Tyree clocking in a 5k at 19:03, and Trammell setting a record at a phenomenal 25:26 for the men’s 8k. Trammels run is the fastest time … [Read more...] about Runners set quick pace
Keeping it real amid lies
By J. Douglas Stevens Staff Columnist All right, I told you I would keep it fresh, but I didn’t say anything about keeping it real. This previously popular colloquialism suggested that once you made the big time (became famous) you would still support your “hood” (hometown). Instead of selling out and buying into the collective lie, you stay true to your roots and remember … [Read more...] about Keeping it real amid lies
Student arrested on drug charges
By Joann Groff Assistant News Editor Pepperdine sophomore Nate Shek pleaded not guilty Sept. 11 to charges of possession of controlled substances with the intention to sell, after being arrested two days earlier in his room at dorm two. The Department of Public Safety arrived at Shek’s dorm around 4 p.m. Sept. 9 where officers discovered marijuana, cocaine, drug paraphernalia … [Read more...] about Student arrested on drug charges
Women’s rights crisis swells in Russia
By Rudabeh Shahbazi Assistant Perspectives Editor As the Russian proverb “The one you love is the one you beat,” reflects, there is an odd acceptance of violence against women in Russia. Every 40 minutes a man kills his wife. Despite culture, economics, religion, race or language differences, the common desire that resonates in women worldwide is to be free from violence and … [Read more...] about Women’s rights crisis swells in Russia