Staff Editorial It is understood that the people on Pepperdine’s Board of Regents have contributed greatly to this University.The board, however, makes some of the most important decisions affecting this university and does so without any student representation. Not only that, it is virtually unapproachable by the student body and refuses to respond to any inquiries made by the … [Read more...] about Board unfair, closed to students
Women escape defeat
JANE LEESports Editor The Pepperdine women’s soccer team continued its dominating play on home turf on Friday and Sunday, extending its unbeaten streak to four matches with a victory over Tulsa and a tie with Wisconsin at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Receiving goals from three players, the Waves (3-1-2) kicked off the weekend with a 3-1 win over Tulsa, dropping the Hurricanes’ … [Read more...] about Women escape defeat
Constitution celebration draws speakers, on-campus events
SAMANTHA BLONS News Assistant Paul Clark/Photo Editor Seaver College celebrated the signing of the U.S. Constitution this week, with help from the Student Programming Board. SPB sponsored events throughout the week to foster student awareness and participation. Two of the Pepperdine graduate schools also hosted events in respect to the federal holiday, which was established in … [Read more...] about Constitution celebration draws speakers, on-campus events
Facebook shows diverse opinion, some hateful
Marc ChoquetteAssistant Perspectives Editor While not an uncommon story these days, this particular pothole in the information superhighway caught my attention in that it had to do with the two-year old phenomenon Facebook. The incident involved a Pepperdine student starting a global Facebook group named “The Truth about Homosexuality.” In the group description, the reasons … [Read more...] about Facebook shows diverse opinion, some hateful
Women’s soccer team on the road
TIFF WELLSStaff Writer Moving their unbeaten streak to four after a pair of home matches this past weekend, the Pepperdine Women’s Soccer Team (3-1-2) will be on the road this weekend. This Friday, the Waves will battle against the No. 18 University of Kansas Jayhawks, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. (PST). The Jayhawks are 4-1 and are coming off an impressive two-win weekend, … [Read more...] about Women’s soccer team on the road