Matthew PiccoloStaff Writer In the past few years, flip-flops have been a common topic of discussion. No, not the kind you wear to Zuma Beach, but the political variety. Both sides of the aisle have pointed fingers at each other with accusations of flip-flopping on key issues. Most notably, in the 2004 presidential elections, critics lambasted Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., for … [Read more...] about Political flip-flopping is the sign of effective leader, keen thinker
State pushes spring break safety
JOHN STASERStaff Writer Spring break comes in all shapes and sizes. From the elaborate and super-expensive dream vacation right down to a week spent helping the needy, everyone has some kind of plans for their much-anticipated week off. The U.S. Department of State, however, is urging all American students to take safety precautions this spring break, especially if their … [Read more...] about State pushes spring break safety
Left-leaning voters can shift to third party solutions
SHANNON KELLYNews Editor Generation Y’s 18-25 year olds’ are leaning left with 39 percent calling themselves Democrats over the 28 percent that support the Republican party. Generation Y is more liberal on social issues such as abortion and gay marriage and more likely than previous generations to identify with third parties. Now that the entire Generation Y group has reached … [Read more...] about Left-leaning voters can shift to third party solutions
How to have an awesome Spring Break
LINDSEY BOERMA Living Assistant As the spring break countdown for numerous universities around the world ticks its final beats, college students everywhere are undoubtedly itching to hop on the next plane. They want to go on a coveted vacation destination like Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean or Southern California. Yet, with Pepperdine students already spending the school year … [Read more...] about How to have an awesome Spring Break
Women split final games; WCC tourney begins today
DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant As Pepperdine’s 2006-2007 regular season concluded play, Pepperdine hovered in mediocrity. In their last two games on the season schedule, the Waves split the two contests, losing to the Gaels of St. Mary’s 70-64 before upending Santa Clara 77-69 in the finale. Coming off a bitter loss at home against Loyola Marymount during Homecoming Weekend, … [Read more...] about Women split final games; WCC tourney begins today