By Sarah CarrilloStaff Writer “I believe that religion is making a strong comeback in American public life.” Those were the words of Dr. Luis Lugo Monday as he spoke as part of the Dean’s Lecture Series. Lugo’s speech, titled “The Diminishing Divide: Religion’s Growing Role in American Public Life,” focused on the importance of religion in American politics. Lugo, director … [Read more...] about “Religion is making a strong comeback”
Waves take the ice
By Joann GroffStaff Writer Who would have thought? It’s not often that you see the words “Pepperdine” and “ice hockey” together in the same sentence. But this year the intramurals department has begun to fund an ice hockey club team, creating the unlikely pairing of two seemingly unrelated terms. After all, most California natives think in-line, not ice, when you mention … [Read more...] about Waves take the ice
GSBM dean search ends
By Massiel Ladron DeGuevaraStaff Writer The nationwide search for a new dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management is finally over. The position has been offered to and accepted by Dr. Linda Livingstone, the associate dean for graduate programs at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Livingstone was invited to visit Pepperdine’s School of Business and Management … [Read more...] about GSBM dean search ends
Sage debate settled with slight compromise
By Kimiko L. MartinezAssistant News Editor After determining that Michael Kotutwa Johnson’s sage burning practices were not a safety concern, the Residential Life Office has decided to let the Public Policy student continue his faith exercises with minor restrictions. After an “observation” last month, RLO determined the sage is lit for only a short period of time, not causing … [Read more...] about Sage debate settled with slight compromise
Trojans prove too tough
By Steve PinkertonStaff Writer The outlook is grim for Pepperdine’s baseball as it heads into a three-game series with 8-10 St. Mary’s this weekend. Pepperdine’s two defeats at the hands of the USC Trojans last weekend brought the Waves’ sluggish season into even sharper focus. On Saturday, Trojan sophomore reliever Jon Williams, who took over for starter Brent Banister in the … [Read more...] about Trojans prove too tough