By James Riswick News Editor For five years I was a resident alien of the United States. I had a green card, a social security number and a driver’s license. I legally entered this country from Canada and seven years, and a whole ton of paperwork later, I’m an American citizen. By now, you must be wondering why I’ve chosen to share with you my history of American … [Read more...] about Recalling Gray Davis’ driver’s license
SGA should refocus concerts
In keeping with our Christian mission, the successful Waves of Mercy concert, held in Alumni Park Saturday, attempted to blend an SGA-sponsored event with charity. As a religiously based university it is particularly admirable that a good portion of the students supported the event. Approximately 1,300 paid the $12 to $25 price to see the acts and support the concert’s causes. … [Read more...] about SGA should refocus concerts
Sharks eat up Measure S; fund formed by Malibu High parents
By Rudabeh Shahbazi Assistant Perspectives Editor Despite the fact that California schools were ranked 38th in the nation last year, the state faces a $5 billion budget cut in public education. To help counter-act mandatory budget cuts, the Malibu High School Parent-Teacher Association has been distracted from its traditional duty of allocating funds, instead spending time and … [Read more...] about Sharks eat up Measure S; fund formed by Malibu High parents
Schizophrenia: Inner demons contribute to the homeless plight
By Rudabeh Shahbazi Assistant Perspectives Editor The day my father came to see my new apartment had to be the night a homeless man collapsed on the sidewalk below my fifth story window, where he continued his drinking rampage, violently screaming obscenities at the top of his lungs, echoing through the streets and up my building. People yelled back at him to shut up. We … [Read more...] about Schizophrenia: Inner demons contribute to the homeless plight
Boys bury the Bruins
New recruits make a big splash as the Waves kick off their season with wins against UCLA and Claremont-McKenna. By Erica Sigman Staff Writer The Pepperdine men’s water polo team kicked off the start of the 2003-2004 season with two solid victories at home. On Saturday afternoon, the No. 5 Waves defeated No. 4 UCLA 7-4 and Claremont-Mckenna 16-4 at Raleigh Runnels Memorial … [Read more...] about Boys bury the Bruins