It has been said that no good deed goes unpunished. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints commonly known as the LDS or Mormon Church has been singled out by opponents of Proposition 8 since its passage on Nov. 4. Some feel that the vitriol ¬(and intimidation and boycotts and envelopes filled with white powder) directed toward the Church is more than deserved. … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor
Swimmers place fifth at UC Irvine
The Waves' swimming and diving team finished in 5th place last weekend at the UC Irvine Anteater Shootout. "I think we swam too fast on the first day because we usually compete against better schools on the second day which was unfortunate said Head Coach Nick Rodionoff. But we almost beat Hawaii which is a good showing on our team."Freshman Madison Krall set personal records … [Read more...] about Swimmers place fifth at UC Irvine
Bag fee protects oceans markets
Plastic bags once symbolized the convenience and efficiency of the modern world but as I traveled through Albania last year these cheap shopping accessories left a different impression. Miles of them lined the roads and the railroad tracks dominating the view and literally smothering the life out of the vegetation. California does a better job of protecting its environment - … [Read more...] about Bag fee protects oceans markets
Top 10 things to do with a turkey drumstick
Although white meat may be more popular occupants of the holiday kiddie table do not usually fight over chicken breasts (even if the table is completely comprised of boys). Clearly turkey legs are beter.Here at Pepperdine we ask deep penetrating questions even about turkey legs. Today's question: What is there to do with a drumstick once it's on one's plate of Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Top 10 things to do with a turkey drumstick
Women's basketball preview
The Pepperdine women's basketball team and President-Elect Barack Obama's agendas could not be more different. Well except for one thing - they both want change. "We know it will be tough but we think we've done the work to prepare ourselves well said fifth-year head coach Julie Rousseau. We hope it will give us a chance to be competitive at the least."Last season the Waves … [Read more...] about Women's basketball preview