SCOTT MILLEROverseas Columnist Visions of rude Londoners pushing their way about on “The Tube” crept into my head as my airplane from Los Angeles crossed the English Channel. Although slightly nervous, coming from a small Oregon town of barely 3,000, I had resigned myself to the idea that I would get used to the London attitude. By the time I left next spring, I mused, I might … [Read more...] about Local hospitality speaks volumes to foreigners
Greeks deserve more respect
RACHEL JOHNSONASISTANT PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Though many members of the various Greek groups on Pepperdine’s campus are highly involved in extracurricular activities, a negative stereotype surrounding fraternity and sorority members exists. Many non-Greek students view fraternity and sorority members as “partiers” who spend their weekends drinking. While members of Greek groups … [Read more...] about Greeks deserve more respect
Waves are no pushover for Bruins
MACK CARROLL/Staff Photographer TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant After shutting out Denver for its first victory of the season Sept. 16, the Pepperdine women’s soccer team kept on rolling Friday, battling No.-6 UCLA to a 1-1 tie, on a rainy afternoon at Tari Frahm Rokus Field in Malibu. The game was scoreless until the 43rd minute, when UCLA forward Lauren Cheney sneaked through a … [Read more...] about Waves are no pushover for Bruins
Natural treasures offer adventure
LISA CUMBIELiving Editor The sun is shining, the water is glistening and it’s a beautiful day outside. But the air is chilling and autumn is settling in, the vacationers have all gone back to their undesirable climates, PCH traffic is moving again — a sign that summer is officially over. But for Pepperdine students, this means the beach is no longer the best excuse to ditch … [Read more...] about Natural treasures offer adventure
Americans forget past injustices
SARAH SCHERFFPHOTO EDITOR Everyone was supposed to wear black on Sept. 20. Society was mourning the ill-treatment of a bright, talented, young, black, high school student. Mychal Bell, one of the “Jena 6” from Jena, La., was wrongly charged as an adult and convicted of aggravated battery in July. On Sept. 14, the state’s appellate court vacated his conviction. But Bell still … [Read more...] about Americans forget past injustices