Driven to distraction: cell phones kill thousands ALEXIS SEBRINGPerspectives Assistant A cell phone in one hand, a steering wheel in the other, add that to the risk of driving down Pacific Coast Highway or Malibu Canyon Road and distraction can quickly turn into danger. Teens claim text messaging is their top distraction while driving in a 2006 study conducted by Liberty … [Read more...] about ROXANA ASTEMBORSKI/Art Editor
Nilsson heads home
GREG BARNETTSports Assistant Per Nilsson, the Waves assistant coach for the past five seasons, has left Pepperdine to take the head coaching position for his alma mater Mississippi State. During his five years at Pepperdine, Nilsson has been vital to the rise of the men’s tennis program on the national level. The Waves were 119-38 while Nilsson was on staff and also extended … [Read more...] about Nilsson heads home
Convocation undergoes name change
SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant News Editor A Wednesday morning at Pepperdine will no longer include “convocation” for thousands of Seaver College students. However, it will still mean a weekly trek down to Firestone Fieldhouse, students swiping ID cards for credit, the acapella sounds of Pepperdine’s Won-By-One and a guest speaker’s words of faith and spirituality. Wednesday morning … [Read more...] about Convocation undergoes name change
Election system attracts criticism, concerns voters
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