Self-importance is rapidly and dangerously on the rise in our culture. Spoiled socialites are given television shows to whine about boys gossip over childish scandals and prattle about clothes and shoes. Everyone wants to be a star or at least dance with one. The feelings plights and needs of others are easily thrown aside without a second thought. "Me" is … [Read more...] about Vapid film reflects modern society
Students conquer triathlon
It was a crisp early Sunday morning for the NAUTICA Malibu Triathlon participants as the athletes lined the iconic Zuma Beach for their 7:15 a.m. start. When the starting gun fired racers sprinted across the sand dove into the ocean and began the half-mile swim. This was followed by an 18-mile bike ride and the final four-mile run down scenic Pacific Coast … [Read more...] about Students conquer triathlon
Post-election welcomes new student senators
It's a brand new school year which means a brand new student government. SGA election results were announced Sept. 10 with three senatorial positions in each class being filled as well as the offices of junior and freshman class presidents. The junior president position became vacant after Jason Yoo stepped down during the summer. Rachel O'Connor is glad to have the … [Read more...] about Post-election welcomes new student senators
Shadyac prompts powerful discussion
Thanks to Pepperdine's relationship with successful Hollywood producer Tom Shadyac the university community got a early peak of Shadyac's new documentary "I Am screened in Elkins Auditorium on Monday evening. The audience witnessed an inside-look at the legendary Hollywood producer's glamourous and famed life—and why it all came to an end. … [Read more...] about Shadyac prompts powerful discussion
Runnels: Pepperdine honors beloved chancellor
In the 1960s and 70s his hand played a vital role in transforming Pepperdine from the quaint small Los Angeles college to the renowned Malibu university it is today. His face has become an ever-present fixture one the sidelines at Waves sporting events. He has become a father and a grandfather in the Pepperdine family as three of his children two of their spouses and two … [Read more...] about Runnels: Pepperdine honors beloved chancellor