Brian ChatwinStaff Writer On paper, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is a very attractive presidential candidate. For those who don’t know who Romney is, Troy Senik, a friend of mine, described the Republican: “He is the smartest kid in his class that is also quarterback of the football team.” His academic credentials read valedictorian of his undergraduate class and … [Read more...] about Media get it wrong regarding Romney and religion
Waves roll to off campus lodging
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor Pepperdine dorm rooms may look like palaces according to MSN Encarta, but not every student requires a castle. Some prefer the freedoms gained from living off campus in their homes away from school. Junior Kate Causey is one such student. She resides in the mobile home park Point Dume Club. Causey said the club is a little piece of … [Read more...] about Waves roll to off campus lodging
Pep tops Peace Corps ranks with volunteers
JULIS NAVARROStaff Writer Pepperdine University alumni are participating in the Peace Corps mission at a growing rate. According to a recent Peace Corps press release, Pepperdine has entered the top 25 list for small schools at No. 21, with 16 alumni serving as Peace Corps volunteers. Since the Peace Corps’ inception in 1961, 119 Pepperdine alumni have volunteered. The … [Read more...] about Pep tops Peace Corps ranks with volunteers
Apathy only an illusion at Pep
Staff Editorial Pepperdine students have a reputation for apathy. Obviously this is not true of every student. However, the pervading sentiment of the student body is that students cannot change the things about which they complain. The assumptions are endless: There is nothing to do on the weekends, the administration doesn’t care about what students think, and no one has any … [Read more...] about Apathy only an illusion at Pep
Leave it to the Master Planner
Amy LarsonStaff Writer Even though I’m only a junior, I’m already getting questions about what I’m doing after I leave Pepperdine. That is a heavy question, and it makes me more than a little stressed. What am I doing after Pepperdine? I could barely pick a major, now I have to pick a career, too? Well-meaning friends and family have started asking what I want to do with my … [Read more...] about Leave it to the Master Planner