If President Reagan used voodoo to form his economic policies President Obama certainly used his own peculiar brand of sorcery to conjure up the arcane $838 billion stimulus plan. Paradoxically the proposed measure which the Senate approved Tuesday is both too large and too small. It is too large because the principle of government intervention in the free marketplace is … [Read more...] about Newer deal will fail
Charitable competition unites students and athletes
The Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) at Pepperdine is not only competing on the court and field but also in community service. SAAC members are rivaling against schools in the West Coast Conference to donate the most pairs of shoes to the needy around the world through Soles4Souls. "Athletes are usually associated with the court or field said Director of Marketing … [Read more...] about Charitable competition unites students and athletes
Men remain unstoppable sweep Pacific
The No.-2 Pepperdine men's volleyball team stayed on top of its game last night sweeping Pacific in Stockton Calif. in their fourth consecutive victory and third straight shutout. The Waves (7-0 6-0 MPSF) have now defeated the Tigers 12 times in as many tries.Pepperdine was a bit sluggish out of the gates in the first game but took an early 5-4 lead. However with the gym packed … [Read more...] about Men remain unstoppable sweep Pacific
Waves fall to LMU cannot handle Lions
Pepperdine women's basketball has proven to be consistently inconsistent this season never winning or losing more than two games in a row. The intensity the Waves displayed against San Francisco and Santa Clara looked promising in regards to the rest of the season. Unfortunately the team did not carry the momentum as it lost 68-44 against the Loyola Marymount Lions (15-7 5-3) … [Read more...] about Waves fall to LMU cannot handle Lions
The grass could be greener
I find it amazing how circumstance can dictate the course of reality. A year ago the courtyard in front of our library sported a lovely even lawn: the pride of any gardener. But now that campus construction is diverting the ant march of students on their way to class the lawn is reduced to a sorry state. Just think the life of that poor grass is entirely determined by scenario: … [Read more...] about The grass could be greener