ALEXIS SEBRINGPerspectives Assistant With the proliferation of prenatal testing, new ethical dilemmas have emerged and they are more complex than abortion. A life should not be taken away because of a prenatal diagnosis of a genetic disorder, and if it is, the mother or couple should be fully informed of a range of choices that they have. “Abortion rights supporters — who … [Read more...] about Baby discrimination down to a science
Women on a roll, tie Utah and beat CS Northridge
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s soccer team continued its recent success over the weekend, tying the University of Utah, 2-2 on Friday and besting Cal State Northridge with a score of 3-1 on Sunday. After a rough start to the season, the Waves have picked up steam of late and have not lost in their last four matches. Pepperdine (2-4-3) got on the board first … [Read more...] about Women on a roll, tie Utah and beat CS Northridge
Face in the crowd: Sean Roberts
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
