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
Water Polo: Men dominate first home match
In their first home game of the season the No. 8 men's water polo team at Pepperdine beat No. 9 Cal State Long Beach with an 8-7 victory. Senior utility Brett Auer led the game giving Pepperdine the momentum to charge till the end of the game and clinch the "W."Senior attacker JP MacDonell said it was a good win after multiple tough losses."It was a necessary win and we are … [Read more...] about Water Polo: Men dominate first home match
Athletic facility construction plans will be completed in next five to seven years
Amid the new construction that was completed at the start of this semester many Pepperdine students heard whispers about potential additions and renovations to the Firestone Fieldhouse. Owing to the budget cuts plans for construction in the athletic area of the campus had to be put on hold but according to Senior Associate Athletic Director Steven Potts there are now … [Read more...] about Athletic facility construction plans will be completed in next five to seven years
Sense the sweetness of your senses
As children we were all taught the classic elementary lesson on the "five senses." They almost became like our ABC's drilled into our kindergarten minds to the point of redundancy. Yet when we wake up in the morning the fact that all of our senses are functioning properly is not always the first thing on our mind. In fact since we have become so accustomed to the ability to see … [Read more...] about Sense the sweetness of your senses
Skateboard ban limits mobility senators say
On a campus full of hills Pepperdine students often struggle to find ways to get to class fast.Some students think that this problem is compounded by the ban on skateboards and scooters. In the Vehicles section the Student Handbook states: "Riding skateboards roller skates scooters (e.g. "razors") and roller blades is prohibited anywhere and anytime on campus."Students have to … [Read more...] about Skateboard ban limits mobility senators say