By Rudabeh ShahbaziStaff Writer Recently, President Bush clumped together the three very different countries of Iraq, Iran and North Korea as the “axis of evil.” Using a religious term, such as evil, that stirs emotions is much more powerful in political denunciation than rational discourse. Sadly, Bush seems intent on antagonizing and isolating these regimes rather than … [Read more...] about Truth and propaganda don’t mix well
Lady Waves fall to Cal
By Lauren Gustus"Sports Editor Sunday afternoon there were few bright spots at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center for a young women’s tennis team that found itself on the short end of a 5-1 contest with the Golden Bears from Berkeley, Calif. With freshmen at four of the six singles spots, the team is experiencing a long learning curve. “It’s harder for inexperienced players to … [Read more...] about Lady Waves fall to Cal
Anti-feminist challenges family values
By Katie PhillippeStaff Writer “It is fundamentally the job of the men to bring home the venison for the women to split up.” Comments like this rang throughout the ears of the full audience in Raitt Recital Hall Monday. Sponsored by the Young America’s Foundation, former Senate Judiciary Committee member and controversial author Ann Coulter spoke to a mostly receptive audience … [Read more...] about Anti-feminist challenges family values
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Jason Allred SPORTGolf YEARSenior HEIGHT/WEIGHT 6-2, 175 lbs. WHAT HE DID ... Allred has been the driving force behind the success of the golf team this season as it has tore up teams in several tournaments. In Hawaii this last week, Jason shot a combined three rounds of three-under par to finish third in the Taylor Made Waikoloa Intercollegiate. He leads the team with a low … [Read more...] about ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Campus Pipeline scheduled for upgrade during break
By Josh DoverStaff Writer When students head back to classes after Spring Break they can expect a new look to PepXpress, Pepperdine’s campus network software. The system is scheduled to receive a major upgrade on Feb. 25. Upgraded components will include public and private group pages, where student groups can hold message boards or chats, a new public access calendar, new … [Read more...] about Campus Pipeline scheduled for upgrade during break