Five students are proving that academic achievements can extend beyond the Malibu campus. Juniors Andrew Clark Andrew Forcehimes Brian Hamm Devon Bryson and senior Alan Reynolds published articles in academic journals or are presenting their papers at national symposiums this month.Many of these students said undergraduate research can propel students into a career."It's a … [Read more...] about Students' achievements gain national recognition
Prop 8 delays inevitable human rights
America prides itself on the widespread air of social tolerance generated by the melting-pot dynamic and yet somehow Proposition 8 has passed in California. Much credit for this landmark of intolerance goes to those religious institutions that donated millions of dollars in support of it.Those institutions which have in the past preached the inferiority of women the barbarity … [Read more...] about Prop 8 delays inevitable human rights
Optimism conquers economy
To say that recent economic news has been grim would be an understatement of Monty Python proportion. One doesn't need to look far to find a myriad of references to depression recession and "these tough economic times." Yes gloom is in the air and modern pessimism flourishes. The fatalistic media is fanning the flames. And yet about a week ago a glimmer of hope shone through … [Read more...] about Optimism conquers economy
Sodexo serves stale menu
Few meals are as dismal as Saturday night dinner at the Pepperdine Waves Café. Presumably because most students flee campus on the weekends the food distributor Sodexo has the prerogative to slop down a smorgasbord of unappetizing items and call it a buffet. Technically a burger cooked six hours before its served is still a burger; however without a serious case of the … [Read more...] about Sodexo serves stale menu
Horned Frogs Trojans too much for Waves
It was a rollercoaster week for the Pepperdine women's tennis team. On Saturday the team started the week strong with a 5-2 win over No.-60 William and Mary. However the team suffered a 5-2 loss to No.-26 Texas Christian University on Sunday before falling to No.-10 USC on Wednesday 6-1.On Saturday the Waves were down through much of the doubles matches but still managed to … [Read more...] about Horned Frogs Trojans too much for Waves