Statistics about teen sexual behavior are easily quantifiable and the number of students who have had sex has been counted in numerous surveys. But in order to pursue accuracy and clarity society may need to investigate what really defines sex because a simple question of the ambiguity of the term "sex" has caused problems for people from the college campus to the White House. … [Read more...] about Sex not so easy to define
Kmiec explains abortion views at Pep faith forum
After returning from the inauguration Pepperdine Professor of Constitutional Law Douglas Kmiec defended his choice to support President Barack Obama despite criticism from the anti-abortion community. Kmiec who is also Caruso Family Chair sat down on Friday with John Jones Seaver College communication professor to discuss "Obama Religious Faith and the Public Square."Moderated … [Read more...] about Kmiec explains abortion views at Pep faith forum
Ken Starr to defend Prop. 8 before Supreme Court
Pepperdine is in the midst of the Proposition 8 crossfire once again after School of Law Dean Kenneth Starr was named in December as lead counsel for ProtectMarriage.com in the California Supreme Court battle over the legality of the proposition. Proposition 8 passed Nov. 42008 effectively banned same-sex marriage in California. Starr will defend Proposition 8 before the … [Read more...] about Ken Starr to defend Prop. 8 before Supreme Court
Live from the Inauguration
Washington D.C. is glowing post-Inauguration. The winners of the souvenir run-- Newspapers and news stands. Carla Krostoff owner of One Stop News enjoyed the post-Inauguration run for the newspapers. Even mid-day her estimated sales totaled to 1500 to 2000. Comparative speaking the average total on a normal day: 50. Displays of front pages from each of the 50 states lined the … [Read more...] about Live from the Inauguration
Winter Beach Symposium
Did you know that lifeguards used to be as popular as movie stars back in the '60's? And did you know why a man named George Freeth is a legend for any Los Angeles lifeguard? This and much more was discussed at the Winter Beach Symposium a meeting that brought marine experts from around California to Pepperdine University on Wednesday Jan. 14. Chair of the symposium was Dr. … [Read more...] about Winter Beach Symposium