ERIK HAYDENStaff Writer In 21st century America it is hard to believe that instead of shying away from being deemed sexist, some Christian denominations boldly declare that women should not have the role of pastor or preacher. This is largely because that these denominations believe in the equality of women, but adhere strictly to a literal interpretation of the Bible. On … [Read more...] about Religious debate: What is a woman’s place in church? – Pro
Waves tie No.-6 UCLA
MACK CARROLL/Staff Photographer TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The women’s soccer team battled No.-6 UCLA to a 1-1 tie Friday, on a rainy afternoon at Tari Frahm Rokus Field in Malibu. The game was scoreless until the 42nd minute, when UCLA forward Lauren Cheney delivered a goal that Waves’ Head Coach Tim Ward described as incredible. “The goal they scored [in the first half] … [Read more...] about Waves tie No.-6 UCLA
Obesity: You are who you befriend
BRITTANY YEAROUTPerspectives Editor Avoid cake, ice cream, double barbecue bacon cheeseburgers and overweight people if you are trying to lose weight. Because shedding pounds includes shedding friends, according to a federally funded study, “The Spread of Obesity in a Large Social Network over 32 Years,” published July 26 in the New England Journal of Medicine. “Our study … [Read more...] about Obesity: You are who you befriend
Seaver adds film master’s program
JANE LEENews Editor As part of an effort to merge the Pepperdine community with Hollywood, Seaver College will welcome its first class of students into the newly created two-year master’s of film and arts (MFA) program in fall 2008. The program, concentrated in screen and television writing, will be at the graduate level within the Humanities and Teacher Education Division. The … [Read more...] about Seaver adds film master’s program
Apple CEO gives candy to babies
SHANNON KELLYEditor-in Chief I babysat this adorable, sweet, well-mannered 3-year-old a couple years ago and ruined her. Every time she cried I gave her candy, and she stopped crying (brilliant, I know). I haven't seen her since (surprisingly her parents found a different babysitter), but I'm assuming she's either a pretty pudgy 5-year-old (nothing wrong with that) or she cries … [Read more...] about Apple CEO gives candy to babies