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
Pep places second at NorCal tourney
Milo breaks record, Waves drop championship match to Cal at Golden Bear Invitational in Berkley. ZACH ENGLUNDStaff writer If you look at the standings you will see that the women’s volleyball team, currently ranked 20th in the nation, has an average record of 4-4. By that knowledge alone, some might assume that this year’s team is nothing special, but there is a story behind … [Read more...] about Pep places second at NorCal tourney
Online gambling distracts students
DAVID KOBStaff Writer Until the Senate passes The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, a bill which bans most online gambling, the Internet will continue to facilitate another vice onto our already over-stimulated nation. The arguments center on poker’s controversial “game of skill” avatar over a “game of chance.” I’m not going to bore you with the logistics of … [Read more...] about Online gambling distracts students
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