CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor Most Pepperdine students earn a few extra dollars here or there by baby-sitting or working on campus or in a local business. Students usually have some outside commitment as well, whether it be a job, a fraternity or sorority, or a sports team. But for one Pepperdine student, a commitment to saving lives goes above and beyond the everyday … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Sean Roberts
O’Reilly deserves Imus’ fate
CURRY CHANDLERStaff writer Don Imus’ nationally syndicated radio program “Imus in the Morning” was cancelled in April amid controversy surrounding comments he made about the Rutgers University women’s basketball team. Imus’ removal from the airwaves was generally held as a moral decision and a victory among black activists. If this is still the consensus opinion of Imus’ … [Read more...] about O’Reilly deserves Imus’ fate
Grad school celebrates one decade
SHANNON KELLYEditor In Chief “Leaders that fail and those who succeed both take risks,” former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush told close to 600 people at Tuesday night’s School of Public Policy 10-year anniversary celebration. Leaders have intellectual curiosity and courage, they initiate reform and remain committed, while exuding humility and patience, he said, “but above all, leaders … [Read more...] about Grad school celebrates one decade
L.A. trend offered at a fashionable discount
SARAH SCHREFF/Photo Editor CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor Authentic $25 Chuck Taylors, a bacon wrapped hot dog and faux Coach purses for less than it costs to fill up your gas tank are just part of what draws so many students to the junction of Santee Street and 12th Street in Downtown Los Angeles. The Santee Alley, a much talked about venue, is packed every weekend … [Read more...] about L.A. trend offered at a fashionable discount
Polygamy raises misconceptions
MATTHEW PICCOLOStaff Writer In St. George, Utah, a jury convicted polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs of two counts of being an accomplice to rape on Sept. 25. Jeffs had performed an unlawful marriage between two first cousins, a 14 year-old girl and a 19 year-old man, who were the parties in the rape. The Jeffs case reveals troubling aspects of polygamous communities that … [Read more...] about Polygamy raises misconceptions