By Sarah CarrilloStaff Writer Heated debate filled Pepperdine’s School of Law Wednesday night as four legal professionals discussed the controversy between fighting terrorism and protecting civil liberties. The lecture, “Combating Terrorism and the Impact on Civil Liberties,” focused on the loss of rights after Sept. 11 and featured renowned scholars Abraham Sofaer, Robert … [Read more...] about Terrorism strikes blow at personal freedom
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Tuna Canyon extended
By Jami Lambert Staff Writer The largest non-governmental landowner in the Santa Monica Mountains just got a bit bigger. The Mountains Restoration Trust recently purchased a 417-acre tract of land in Tuna Canyon. This land, located between Malibu Canyon and Topanga Canyon, is valued at nearly $13 million. It will connect 1,659 acres that were purchased last year by the state … [Read more...] about Tuna Canyon extended
The ties that bind
By Laurie BabinskiEditor in Chief Wherever Pepperdine students turn they often find themselves confused with same last names of faculty, staff and students. The plot thickens when the Pepperdine environment, accused of stifling dating, fosters marriages. Marriages, of course, that lead to more families in the Pepperdine community. The Pepperdine familty tradition is not a new … [Read more...] about The ties that bind
Trend in admissions moves decision dates earlier
By Michael Travis News Editor The geeks are in these days. Think back to the days of high school. Remember the pocket-protector wearing kid with big glasses who got straight As, who knew exactly where he wanted to go to college since age 10. Although none of the other kids knew it then, he was way ahead of the game. Those are the type of students today’s colleges are looking … [Read more...] about Trend in admissions moves decision dates earlier
Greeks make a difference
By Kimiko L. Martinez Assistant News Editor They’ve got a reputation to live up to. From “Revenge of the Nerds” to “Animal House” and “Legally Blonde,” Hollywood has built an image of Greek life that most people assume is true. If the word “fraternity” pops up, images of wild parties and ritual hazings automatically come to mind. Think “sorority” and thoughts of bubbly co-eds … [Read more...] about Greeks make a difference