Some have noticed the Philips Theme Tower a symbol of Pepperdine's commitment to proudly stand up for truth and inclusive Christianity is leaning a little to the right. This perception that Pepperdine is a conservative bastion crystallized during election season in the battle over Proposition 8.Although Pepperdine as an institution took no official part in the proposition … [Read more...] about Editorial: Coalition combats conservative partiality
The Oscars: Graphic Staff Predictions
The most lauded films in the entire Hollywood realm will be awarded statues of naked men Sunday at 5 p.m. This highly-sought-after golden god of an icon beckons many royalty of the screen to come dressed (with the help of Rachel Zoe) for success. Most leave with nothing (at least they looked good right?) but for a select few their lives will be inexplicably changed forever. … [Read more...] about The Oscars: Graphic Staff Predictions
Closing Guantnamo bridges gap
On his second day as President Barack Obama signed an executive order to close the detention center at Guantánamo Bay within one year. The detention facility was established after 9/11 by the Bush administration to imprison individuals defined as "enemy combatants"- those who the administration felt posed a potential threat to national security. Located on the … [Read more...] about Closing Guantnamo bridges gap
No.-8 Baseball Preview
More than eight months ago the Pepperdine baseball team suffered back-to-back losses at the hands of Stanford in the NCAA Regionals closing the books on a prosperous 2008 campaign. Less than a week later the Waves lost star hitters Chase d'Arnaud and Eric Thames as well as dependable pitcher Brett Hunter to the MLB draft. However with Opening Day on Friday optimism remains … [Read more...] about No.-8 Baseball Preview
Octuplets' publicist ends 'good deed'
It takes no more than two minutes within meeting Michael Furtney to sense the compassion he exudes both as a person and as a publicist. That feeling radiates in the Pepperdine professor's belief that "anyone with a grain of compassion" should feel for the situation in which Nadya Suleman - the now household name who delivered eight miracle babies Jan. 26 - and her family have … [Read more...] about Octuplets' publicist ends 'good deed'