By now everyone has heard the rumors involving plastic and cancer so why not give in to something you know is eco-friendly safe and stylish? Instead of a boring plastic see-through nalgene bottle instead be seen toting around the svelte and sexy Sigg. This season you will hear everyone talking about who is carrying what Sigg and in what color all over campus. Beyond the … [Read more...] about Sustainability Corner 10/8
Women's soccer falls to Bruins at home
Although 409 orange-clad fans occupied the stands at Tari Frahm Rokus field Friday it wasn't enough to inspire a win out of the Pepperdine women's soccer team which fell to UCLA 2-0.Before the loss the Waves were riding on a six-game home winning streak. The Waves' record dropped to 6-4 while UCLA clinched their ninth straight victory improving their record to 9-1-1. Even … [Read more...] about Women's soccer falls to Bruins at home
Socialism sparks true development
Ask anyone on the Pepperdine campus what the word socialism means to them and I can guarantee that you'll receive a mixed response probably ranging from confusion to even fury. Some might conjure scattered images of an inefficient Soviet-era bureaucracy consisting of long lines and red tape. Others may passionately argue that any limitations on economic freedoms are a violation … [Read more...] about Socialism sparks true development
Students build houses faith in Mexican community
The recent media coverage of the drug wars and swine flu in Mexico did not deter a group of 51 Pepperdine students and staff members from attending Campus Ministry's annual fall service trip to San Felipe from Oct. 2 through Oct. 4.Students said the trip provided a way to put their faith into action serving Christ through serving others. Katie Gilliam a sophomore made her first … [Read more...] about Students build houses faith in Mexican community
Letter to the Editor 10/8
In previous decades Pepperdine maintained both a high academic standing and a religious identity because the country was chock-full of white middle-class Christian conservatives. Today however that formula is no longer enough. The demographics of America are changing in a way that is deadly for the university as it exists today. A Pepperdine ice-age is on the way.John Meacham … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor 10/8