Ordinance aimed at protecting safety and welfare of residents and tourists sparks controversy.By Kim OberhamerStaff Writer The Huntington Beach City Council passed the first ordinance banning plane advertising at beaches in the continental United States, beginning what many observers believe will be the first of a tidal wave of ordinances up and down the coast. The ordinance … [Read more...] about Huntington Beach bans airplane ads
Big Glen takes L.A.
Glen McGowan, Pepperdine forward and California native, explains how he’s become the Waves’ biggest attraction.By Kyle JorreySports Editor With around eight minutes remaining in last year’s Pepperdine men’s basketball home game against the rival Gonzaga Bulldogs, the ball landed in the hands of Waves’ forward Glen McGowan, who had positioned himself at the top of the … [Read more...] about Big Glen takes L.A.
Greek councils form new judicial group
By Sarah CarrilloNews Assistant The next time a sorority of fraternity is caught throwing a wild party it won’t have to answer to the Judicial Review Committee. Instead, a new group composed of Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic members will be overseeing the disciplinary actions of the Greek community. The Greek Judicial Board is still in its planning stages, but will … [Read more...] about Greek councils form new judicial group
Karmic Relief: Drinking rule won’t go away
Karma Christine Salvato Drinking alcohol isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But, if you are living in this country you had better be at least 21 years old. And at Pepperdine, you had better do it off campus. Unfortunately, it appears that intoxication has surpassed the legal limit at several college campuses. Alcohol consumption is becoming a national pastime. “As four college … [Read more...] about Karmic Relief: Drinking rule won’t go away
Public Safety aims to change focus
By Andrea BandaAssistant Opinions Editor Members of the Pepperdine community felt a quake of distrust toward Public Safety last October when a racial profiling incident stirred campus. Senior Aly Pinder said that Public Safety had singled him out over his Caucasian friends in two different situations that occurred within the same week. He called it racial profiling. Incidents … [Read more...] about Public Safety aims to change focus