Staff Editorial Although most know a great deal about their family’s past and the history of the United States, which is so avidly forced into our educational curriculum at a young age, many students have turned their backs on the history of Pepperdine itself. The manner in which students utilize their education, both at Pepperdine and in their future careers, impacts the … [Read more...] about Studying the pages of Pep’s history book
Enforcing borders best for immigrants, natives
Ryan HagenAssistant Perspectives Editor Federal agents swarmed the factory, screaming incomprehensibly at panicked, racially segregated workers. Caucasian and African American coworkers applauded as 595 undocumented workers were shackled. Most were hauled to a detention center 200 miles away. Agents did not provide workers with counsel or families with the location of their … [Read more...] about Enforcing borders best for immigrants, natives
Train for California on the wrong track
Paul StanfordStaff Writer Despite the fact that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is best known as a killer robot from the future, he remains responsible for maintaining one of the largest economies in the world. Schwarzenegger has implemented policies and personal mantras to keep the state’s money in check. He practices his own new rule of rejecting legislation … [Read more...] about Train for California on the wrong track
U.S. violates Iraqi sovereignty
Heather ManesStaff Writer At the close of the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon called for a “Peace with Honor” arrangement for the withdrawal of American troops from South Vietnam. Though the withdrawal was successful, the supposed “honor” contained within the mandate was not. The American initiative was cut short by Ho Chi Minh’s detrimental — and wholly underestimated — … [Read more...] about U.S. violates Iraqi sovereignty
Runners compete against Lions
ALEXIS SEBRINGSports Assistant Pepperdine’s cross country runners rushed to the finish line at Alumni Park Saturday. However, they did not quite beat their dual meet competitors from Loyola Marymount, with the men finishing 17-45 and the women keeping it close at 25-31. This meet lacked the top runners from Pepperdine, but that didn't stop sophomores Chelsea Wishard and Seth … [Read more...] about Runners compete against Lions