Con: Protesting a war that is half over is counterproductive and disrespectful.By J. Douglas Stevens Assistant Opinions Editor It is official — the war has begun. Yet protestors continue to walk the streets in a futile exhibition of civil disobedience. Remaining civilians can enjoy the decadence that our armed forces are fighting to protect. The people that are not involved … [Read more...] about Should Americans protest the war?
Title IX’s legacy lives
By Massiel Ladron De GuevaraStaff Writer The National Wrestling Coaches Association took Title IX to the mat earlier this year and lost. Claiming the current interpretation of Title IX discriminates against men and has caused the elimination of hundreds of men’s sports, the NWCA filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education late last year, which prompted the Bush … [Read more...] about Title IX’s legacy lives
Big Deal: Embracing the inner-city legacy
By JJ BowmanNews Editor South Central Los Angeles is a lot closer to Malibu than you might think. The Crenshaw Christian Center, continuing a mission that would make the university founder proud, operates where the original George Pepperdine College stood, at 79th and Vermont in inner city Los Angeles. Although many of the original buildings from GPC days remain in use, such … [Read more...] about Big Deal: Embracing the inner-city legacy
Religious perspectives & Iraq: Praying for peace provides answer
By Kevin KumalaStaff Writer March 17 President George W. Bush has declared an ultimatum for the Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein. The American president gave the Iraqi leader and his sons 48 hours to leave the country or face military conflict. As much as this may sound like an aggressive war-mongering policy, this whole notion of a preemptive strike against Iraq was made … [Read more...] about Religious perspectives & Iraq: Praying for peace provides answer
Waves’ valiant run ends in first round of NCAAs
By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer “I wish we could have won, but we did a lot of amazing things this season,” senior Keani Christianson said. Sunday, in the first round of the NCAA tournament, No. 6 ranked Louisiana Tech stopped the Pepperdine women’s basketball team from advancing in post-season play. The Techsters took the strong 94-60 win in front of their home crowd in Ruston, … [Read more...] about Waves’ valiant run ends in first round of NCAAs