Pepperdine’s policy of not disciplining sexual assault victims who are drunk creates an unfair precedent that discourages reporting other injured students.By Andrea BandaAssistant Opinions Editor “The reporting party will not be subject to disciplinary sanction as a result of her or his involvement in the circumstances leading up to the occurrence of a sexual assault … [Read more...] about Absolut Busted: Pro
Phillips resigns position at Student Activities
ByChristina LittlefieldGraduate Assistant Dressed in jeans and a Pepperdine sweatshirt, her hair pulled back in a ponytail, Student Organizations Coordinator Nicole Phillips has barely slept in more than a week but is still buzzing with her usual chirpiness and the excitement of Recruitment. Despite 20-hour days overseeing Greek Recruitment, she’s at the top of her game as … [Read more...] about Phillips resigns position at Student Activities
Ballin’: Confession of a sports dreamer
Kyle JorreySports Editor Like millions of other Americans, I grew up wanting to be a professional athlete. More specifically, a running back in the NFL. Every day and every night I would dream about scoring a touchdown to win the Super Bowl, or winning the league’s Most Valuable Player award. Yeah, I know it sounds silly, but let me tell you, I used to own those recess games on … [Read more...] about Ballin’: Confession of a sports dreamer
Film minor coming soon to a classroom near you
By David SchlaisStaff Writer It’s been a long haul, but Professor Dr. Michael Gose has pulled it together. Gose started pushing to introduce the film minor into Pepperdine’s curriculum back in 1986. Gose said that since the introduction of his “Social Science in Films” course in 1987, he’s seen an overwhelming student response to the study of film. Years later, with help from … [Read more...] about Film minor coming soon to a classroom near you
Japan likes U.S. culture, not attitude
By Toyonori AbeContributing Writer “O’er the land of the free…” When I heard the American national anthem in small, but beautiful Victory Field in Indianapolis, sky dyed a fiery red by the sunset, I was excited that I had arrived in the United States at last. Like many Japanese, I dreamed of living in America for several years. Japan is heavily influenced by American culture, … [Read more...] about Japan likes U.S. culture, not attitude