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
Pepperdine student witnesses Hurricane Gustav
Kaitlin FlynnContributor I did not expect to experience a hurricane this year, but since I will be studying abroad in London this fall and the program has been delayed, I traveled to my hometown, Lafayette, Louisiana, to enjoy my extended summer. As it turned out, Hurricane Gustav was headed straight toward south Louisiana, where I am from. When news of Gustav spread in … [Read more...] about Pepperdine student witnesses Hurricane Gustav
Life is a Journey, Get on the Road
Laura JohnsonLife & Arts Editor Gas is currently $4.15 at Shell, and I think I might shoot someone (not to be taken as an actual threat). It’s ironic that in a period of time when gas was even higher than it is now, I felt it necessary to take an American adventure via the highway. But, that’s the way it happened. President Benton went on a road trip this summer, and so … [Read more...] about Life is a Journey, Get on the Road
Shwayze’s first studio album a real ‘buzz’ kill
Derek SedamAssistant Online Editor Malibu beats and rhymes may work for L.C. and MTV, but ultimately fails to impress the rest. It takes a quick crash-course lesson in the new ways of the music industry to describe Malibu “chill-hop” artist Shwayze’s self-titled debut. It’s all about the hype and not much else. Bloggers have hyped bands with only demos and made them headliners … [Read more...] about Shwayze’s first studio album a real ‘buzz’ kill
Soccer Shut Out at Home
Taylor BirdAssistant Sports Editor After a disappointing 2007 campaign of mixed results and missed expectations, the Pepperdine women’s soccer team, piloted by a veteran core of six juniors and six seniors, is determined to do in 2008 what it has not done since 2005 — get back to the NCAA Tournament and become a powerhouse in the West Coast Conference. “Our team goals are … [Read more...] about Soccer Shut Out at Home