Ashley GallandoStaff Writer College students might not know that the singer of “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “All You Need is Love” had a much deeper passion than entertaining the world with song – he wanted to move it. “The U.S. vs. John Lennon,” a new documentary film, chronicles the singer’s political activism and his battle against deportation by the U.S. government. … [Read more...] about Lennon vs. U.S.
Santa Monica Mountains: Puma kills cubs
Blaine ChiappettaStaff Writer Mountain lion, puma, cougar, catamount, panther – whatever you call it, the future of these big cats in the Santa Monica Mountains is uncertain to say the least. In 2004 things started looking up for pumas in the area. P1 (puma 1), the last known adult male in the area, had successfully mated with P2. This led to a litter of four kittens. This was … [Read more...] about Santa Monica Mountains: Puma kills cubs
Pep coach named national team coach
Marissa KerbyStaff Writer Shaquille O’Neal was once named one of the toughest athletes in the world of sports. But imagine doing his job as you’re trying to say afloat in a pool of water as the opponent deviously wrestles you under the surface. It’s the sport of water polo—one of the toughest sports out there. Terry Schroeder, Pepperdine University’s head water polo coach, … [Read more...] about Pep coach named national team coach
Pepperdine student takes to the fast lane
Alexander SkinnerStaff Writer Smith in black VW Jetta GLX VR6 Pepperdine junior Alissa Smith, is busy juggling a double life. When she isn’t hard at work in school, as a creative writing and philosophy double major, she’s hitting the asphalt as Pepperdine’s resident drag racer. No, that wasn’t a typo. Smith is and has been a drag racer for four years and can attribute her … [Read more...] about Pepperdine student takes to the fast lane
Spiritual life
Jessica BiberStaff Writer Picture Pepperdine University. What do you see? The library or the cross tower? Students studying or students in a prayer circle? Does the spiritual life remain in the Church of Christ tradition or are there influences from various denominations? These are some questions the Pepperdine Spiritual Life Committee hopes to answer this year. The … [Read more...] about Spiritual life