In 1961, during his final address to the nation as president, Dwight D. Eisenhower coined the term military industrial complex warning the citizens of the United States of the possible consequences of the rapidly expanding military defense program. He cautioned against the development of a system in which the military, government and defense-contracting companies each have … [Read more...] about Miltary industrial complex influences university world
Green Team goes conservative in Cafe
Sometimes green clashes with blue and orange.To try to reconcile that Pepperdine's student-led eco-initiative the Green Team is trying to create change in at least one institution of daily student life: the Waves Café.On Tuesday Sept. 15 students who came to eat in the Caf noticed something different — no trays.The project known as Trayless Tuesday is part of a new … [Read more...] about Green Team goes conservative in Cafe
Movie Review: "Inglourious Basterds"
Quentin Tarantino (Kill Bill") yet again brings the gore and greatness in "Inglourious Basterds a historically re-written account of the Third Reich. Because of the brutal nature of this film, Tarantino's latest release is an adrenaline-fueled action ride – but one that balances emotion and humor. It's obvious from the brilliant first scene that this is an over-the-top … [Read more...] about Movie Review: "Inglourious Basterds"
Project to raise dating IQ interest
Though the idea of "ring by spring" isn't exactly music to Pepperdine students' ears the convocation series Relationship IQ intends to allieviate the pressure by setting down the basics of dating in its new project the Pepperdine Dating Initiative. According to coordinators of the initiative their goal is "to help students form healthy dating relationships that will … [Read more...] about Project to raise dating IQ interest
For coach it's about more than numbers
For Nina Matthies it's about more than just winning. It's about passion for a game that has been part of her life for more than 40 years. And on Sept. 11 Matthies reached a milestone that solidified her place in Pepperdine women's volleyball history as if she weren't there already.Clinching her 500th win in her 27th season as head coach of the women's … [Read more...] about For coach it's about more than numbers