James RiswickStaff Writer There’s a certain minority group being discriminated against in this fine country. A group that has been forced “into the woodwork” so to speak because they fear they will be persecuted, labeled and made fun of. I am, of course, talking about the casual Trekkie. I began to think about this after seeing two films this past year: “Star Wars Episode II: … [Read more...] about Random Thoughts: Defending the casual Trekkie
New team, same dreams
By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor After a heartbreaking loss in the NCAA National Championships last year, the men’s volleyball team is ready to go at it again — and it isn’t holding anything back. Pepperdine faced the University of Hawaii three times prior to its final match up last season, seizing the win in three or four games each time. When it came down to it, No. 1 … [Read more...] about New team, same dreams
This little light of mine
Campus Ministry hosted its spring retreat last weekend in the mountains above Lake Hughes, to escape the distractions of civilization and focus on the spiritual contrasts of darkness and light. This semester’s retreat explored the theme “vs.” to represent the gray areas and challenges of a daily Christian walk. The worship and most speaker sessions were student led, with … [Read more...] about This little light of mine
Smokers aren’t breaking the law
By Michael TravisEditor in Chief These days, smoking a cigarette feels like a crime. People frown at you as they walk by, look at you like you’re doing something wrong, or what’s worse, act as if you have some terrible, contagious disease that must be avoided at all costs. Why has the anti-smoking trend gone so far as to evoke disgust at the mere thought of a smoker? Simply … [Read more...] about Smokers aren’t breaking the law
Spotlight on… Fred Winters
Outside hitterBy Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor Junior standout Fred Winters started playing volleyball to kill time until basketball season started up again. Growing up in British Columbia, Canada, Winters didn’t realize until high school that volleyball was what would dominate his future in sports. “I was always a basketball player first,” Winters said. “Then in high … [Read more...] about Spotlight on… Fred Winters