Nobody thought it could last this long. Following the first round of "tea parties" last tax season the haphazard grassroots movement calling for "fiscal responsibility constitutionally limited government and free markets" (as well as comparing Obama and the left to Mao Lenin Hitler fascists socialists communists and every conflicting political figure and ideology in between) at … [Read more...] about Coffee party offers a sweeter alternative
Waves receive WNIT berth
The Pepperdine women's basketball team closed out its 2010 West Coast Conference season placing third out of the eight teams in the conference with a record of 20-11 overall.The Waves placed second in the WCC Tournament held in Las Vegas Nev. on March 8 losing to rival and WCC favorite Gonzaga 76-48. The winner of the WCC Championship receives an automatic bid to the Women's … [Read more...] about Waves receive WNIT berth
E-gadgets a great way to go green
With the green blogosphere blowing up about the recent "e-reader" craze and the subsequent introduction of the iPad I think it's time to talk a little bit about the future of paper and the possibility for another pseudo-monopoly for Apple. For one paper is so passe. Are there certain things that are totally appropriate for paper use? Sure. However it would be foolish to dismiss … [Read more...] about E-gadgets a great way to go green
Songfest proves we're all athletes
If you've never seen Jordan dunk Astaire dance or Clooney act watch Pepperdine's Songfest. It's all the same— art.Nearly 500 student athletes yes I said athletes will grace the Smothers Theatre stage this week putting on the show of the semester.These athletes are not on full-ride sports scholarships nor do they get special access to training center protein shakes. You … [Read more...] about Songfest proves we're all athletes
Pacifism holds key to peace
Regardless of your opinion on President Barack Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize last December the speech he gave at the award ceremony in Oslo is worth our serious consideration. In his remarks he elaborately laid out a sweeping justification of war that rejects nonviolent resistance as sufficient in the face of today's conflicts. After placing the evolution of war in a … [Read more...] about Pacifism holds key to peace
