CURRY CHANDLERStaff writer Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to honor the memory of Diebold Election Systems Inc., which passed away last week. But, we’re here to bury Diebold Election Systems, not the news, so here it is: on Aug. 16 Diebold Election Systems changed its name to Premier Election Solutions. “The change to Premier signals a new beginning for the company, … [Read more...] about Election system attracts criticism, concerns voters
Face in the crowd: Alison Raisain
CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor Leaving for college can be one of the most important, daunting, and overwhelming experiences in any student’s life. Leaving home, saying goodbye to friends, and facing the idea of a new independent future are what new students face every year. Luckily for those students who are coming to Pepperdine, the experience will be a whole lot … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Alison Raisain
New sports info director joins Pep athletic staff
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor Pepperdine athletic teams need a website, their statistics recorded and publications. All of this and more is part of the job for the athletic department’s newest staff member, Roger Horne. Horne was recently named the sports information director for the Waves, replacing Al Barba. Barba, who worked for nine years in Pepperdine’s sports … [Read more...] about New sports info director joins Pep athletic staff
Fire season underway
NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant Fire season is here, and with it, a more complete explanation of the university’s decision last semester to end its on-campus fire department. While this season is one of the driest in history and county officials are planning for the possibility of severe fires, university officials claim the decision to rely totally on the L.A. County Fire … [Read more...] about Fire season underway
Lowering drinking age failed before, not solution now
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Editor For anyone who has experienced Sonja Sorrell’s Humanities 111 class of greatness, it is known that bread and beer were the first substances concocted by the Neolithic humans when they began to cultivate their own food. This meaning, even since the beginning of time, alcohol has been helping people dance. However, for every kid on the … [Read more...] about Lowering drinking age failed before, not solution now