In memory Former Pepperdine and NBA great Dennis Johnson died Feb. 22 after collapsing at the end of his developmental team’s practice. He was 52. Johnson helped the Waves to a 22-6 record and NCAA Tournament appearance as they advanced to the second round in the 1975-76 season. Johnson averaged 15.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game en route to being named … [Read more...] about Dennis Johnson (1954-2007)
Students wait, worry as their boyfriends fulfill military obligations in war in Iraq
AMY ROGGStaff Writer Every day, U.S. soldiers train for their possible deployment to Iraq. Pepperdine freshman Lyndsi Stephens waits with dread until the day her boyfriend, George, has to leave. “He’s been in the Army since we’ve been dating,” Stephens said. “When I found out he was going to Iraq, I was very heartbroken.” Stephens and her boyfriend met in high school in … [Read more...] about Students wait, worry as their boyfriends fulfill military obligations in war in Iraq
Pep snubs gay student group, club left to form Malibu chapter
CARA VAN METERStaff Writer Much like members of any other student organization, Pepperdine students who are involved in the Malibu Gays, Lesbians and Everyone Else (GLEE) club gather regularly. Like members of any other club, they sponsor student events and spend time getting to know each other better. There’s a difference, though, between the Malibu GLEE club and other clubs. … [Read more...] about Pep snubs gay student group, club left to form Malibu chapter
Access to technology defines Generation Y; molds outlook
AIRAN SCRUBYEditor in Chief Every generation seeks to define itself, to set itself apart from those that came before. Particularly since the Baby Boomers, sociologists and historians have sought to classify each generation as well. Generation X, so long a topic of fascination for the academic and media worlds, has grown up, now in their late 20s and early 30s. And the … [Read more...] about Access to technology defines Generation Y; molds outlook
Risky Business
ASHLYEE HICKMAN Living Editor Students may be sipping murder with their lunches in the Cafe. They might be wearing child labor on their sleeves. And they could be ordering a half calf venti full of African poverty before their morning classes. Though Pepperdine students pride themselves on being socially conscious, they use products every day that support the evils they … [Read more...] about Risky Business