RYAN HAGENNews Assistant Convocation proved unusually controversial Monday, as Stauffer Chapel filled with students passionately supporting or opposing anti-sweatshops activist Jim Keady’s message on sweatshops. Some students quietly filed out as the presentation, “Behind the Swoosh: Sweatshops and Social Justice,” ended. But benches remained crowded two hours after Convo … [Read more...] about Sweatshops convo sparks arguments
Giuliani’s politics inconsistent with the Republican platform
Brian ChatwinStaff Writer Regrettably, the 2008 Presidential campaign is underway. Regrettably because for the next 21 months, the American people will be inundated with intense politicking and punditry never before seen in American elections. The Federal Elections Commission estimates that this presidential campaign will run over $1 billion — the longest and most expensive in … [Read more...] about Giuliani’s politics inconsistent with the Republican platform
Pep makes it six in a row; No.-1 BYU in town
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant The No.-3 Pepperdine men’s volleyball team just keeps rolling along, dismantling every team that crosses their path. After beating No. 14 University of Southern California, 3-1 (26-30, 30-24, 30-26, 30-25) Friday in their final game of their five-game road trip, the Waves finally returned home to face UC Santa Cruz, which they treated with the same … [Read more...] about Pep makes it six in a row; No.-1 BYU in town
Greek leaders retreat, discuss plans
RACHEL SACHERStaff Writer Pepperdine’s Greek leaders headed north for a retreat in Santa Barbara where they were joined by Dean of Student Affairs Mark Davis and executive members of the Panhellenic and IFC boards to discuss pertinent issues about the university’s Greek system and its future. In past years, the Greek leaders have attended the Western Regional Greek Conference … [Read more...] about Greek leaders retreat, discuss plans
Proposed iPod ban jeopardizes civil liberties
Sara Truedson Staff Writer New York State Sen. Carl Kruger told FOX News on Feb. 7 that he will propose a bill that would ban using an iPod, cell phone or and any other electronic devices that are considered to be distractions while crossing streets in all five boroughs of New York City and Buffalo. The bill would impose a $100 fine and a criminal court summons. In addition, … [Read more...] about Proposed iPod ban jeopardizes civil liberties