When Richard Nixon lost the 1960 presidential race to John F. Kennedy, he blamed his loss on a strategic mishandling of economic policy during a recession. Eager to avoid repeating his mistake the next time around, Nixon changed his economic perspective and declared that we are all Keynesians now during his 1971 reelection campaign. The economic theories of British economist … [Read more...] about Keynes fails to unlock economy
Waves take notice
International Justice Mission leaders said they believe fewer Pepperdine students will "keep ignoring Burma" after their weeklong campaign of prayer and education. Tonight more than 100 students will conclude 24-hours of prayer and fasting for the Burmese people with a feast in the Waves Café at 6 p.m."I think I'll make it said freshman Beverly Cawyer, who is … [Read more...] about Waves take notice
Another day another walk-off
For the second straight home game senior outfielder Nate Simon was part of late-inning Pepperdine heroics. This time it was Simon providing the walk-off shot as he launched a 3-1 pitch over the left centerfield wall in the bottom of the 10th to seal a 3-2 victory for the Waves over Cal State Northridge on Sunday afternoon at Eddy D. Field Stadium.The Waves (2-1) originally took … [Read more...] about Another day another walk-off
Budget reaches students
Pepperdine students might not notice their wallets lightening as a result of California's budget compromise but a sales tax hike is one of several measures that will impact students regardless of their home state.Prices will rise April 1 when the sales tax will inch upward by 1 cent per dollar to a total of 9.25 percent in Malibu.California's previous budget was passed in … [Read more...] about Budget reaches students
Editorial: Pepperdine treads uncharted waters
A private university with a Christian affiliation and a reputation for conservatism walks a thin line between virtue and closed-mindedness. Fortunately for Pepperdine recent events like Wednesday's "Growing Up Gay in a Family of Faith" speaking engagement hosted by the School of Law have allowed the university to stay safely in the virtue zone while earnestly including its … [Read more...] about Editorial: Pepperdine treads uncharted waters