Professors and administrators say parents who do too much for their adult children hurt students in the long run. SAMANTHA BLONSNews Assistant They e-mail the professor when their student’s course grade dips. They call the International Programs Office when their student is waitlisted to a program, administrators when he is in academic trouble, or the Housing Office when she is … [Read more...] about Hovering parents hamper students in career goals and social skills
Pep’s sex policy should be explicit
Camille GamboaContributor In 1998, President Clinton publicly made the term “sexual relations” very controversial. It was his distorted interpretation of this term that led to him lying under oath and eventually to his impeachment. Pepperdine's policies on sexual relations (from the student handbook), have the same problem because Pepperdine's policy-makers also have … [Read more...] about Pep’s sex policy should be explicit
Federline crosses line of taste; Pepperdine earns rap shoutout
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Only a week after the launch of his debut album, “Playing With Fire,” Kevin Federline received the news via text message that he would no longer be Mr. Britney Spears. No longer with a woman who cares by his side, at least he has the album to hopefully drown his sorrows and boost his self esteem. Too bad “Playing with Fire” is more like a misfire … [Read more...] about Federline crosses line of taste; Pepperdine earns rap shoutout
Hollywood Picture Palaces
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor Hollywood is a town saturated in celebrity and film history. There is no better place to experience its cinematic wonders than in one of the earliest movie theaters, called picture palaces because of their elaborate style and the extraordinary movie experience they provide audiences. The following are a few famous picture palaces in the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Hollywood Picture Palaces
Latino club spices up charity with Salsa Night
ASHLYEE HICKMANA&E Assistant Editor Instead of “Dancing with the Stars,” students can get the same intensely passionate fun with dancing with the waves. Tonight, the Latino Student Association presents just that with their fifth annual “Amor and Salsa.” The Latino Student Association urges students to attend the event and watch as the Waves Café evolves from just another … [Read more...] about Latino club spices up charity with Salsa Night