LISA CUMBIELiving Editor There are many students at Pepperdine who are very involved in political events and already know exactly which candidates they’re going to vote for in the next election. But then there is the rest of the campus that has no idea what is going on for the 2008 presidential election and probably only knows of three candidates running for the presidency, … [Read more...] about How to make an educated decision when picking your presidential candidate
Dictator’s speech causes more harm than good
ALEXIS SEBRINGPerspectives Assistant Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, a man who denies the Holocaust and is arguably as evil as Hitler himself, spoke at Columbia University on Monday. His visit was much more than a speech from a controversial world leader, but an insult to everything this country stands for and upholds. Ahmadinejad is a dictator. He has been known to … [Read more...] about Dictator’s speech causes more harm than good
USC swamps Waves
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Editor The Trojans forgot how to sink especially in their home waters. The nation’s No.-1 water polo team, University of Southern California, kept its perfect record for the season and the winning streak in its home pool (23) when it dominated No.-5 Pepperdine with a score of 10-4 on Saturday. With this loss, the Waves dropped their record to 11-3, while USC … [Read more...] about USC swamps Waves
Local hospitality speaks volumes to foreigners
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