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SHANNON URTNOWSKIEditor in Chief A group of administrators at some of the nation’s leading universities has organized to reconsider the drinking age, a flawed law they say has pushed alcohol consumption on college campuses toward dangerous extremes.  Pepperdine University President Andrew K. Benton has twice declined to join the initative. The campaign, known as the Amethyst … [Read more...] about Benton backs drinking age

Jazmyne SuttonStaff Writer Although school began normally for most students on the Pepperdine campus, students and alumni in Louisiana this week found themselves preparing for the worst as Hurricane Gustav headed for the coast. Pepperdine alum Audrey Reed, who studying at the Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, experienced her first hurricane evacuation.  “I decided … [Read more...] about Hurricane hits close to home

Kaitlin FlynnContributor   I did not expect to experience a hurricane this year, but since I will be studying abroad in London this fall and the program has been delayed, I traveled to my hometown, Lafayette, Louisiana, to enjoy my extended summer. As it turned out, Hurricane Gustav was headed straight toward south Louisiana, where I am from. When news of Gustav spread in … [Read more...] about Pepperdine student witnesses Hurricane Gustav

Alexander SwobStaff Writer 2.5 stars out of 5 Ben Stiller, as action star Tugg Speedman, leads an all-star cast in the raunchy and satirical comedy, “Tropic Thunder.” In addition to his lead role, Stiller also directs, writes and produces this ridiculous comedy, which recounts a film crew’s  endeavor to create a war film.  Other crazy cast members include Jack Black (“School … [Read more...] about ‘Tropic Thunder’ Fails to Rumble

Melissa GiaimoAssistant News Editor A truck hauling nine Pepperdine students’ cars from Dallas to Malibu burst into flames Wednesday morning, destroying four of the cars. The fire occurred around 9:30 a.m. on the I-10 Freeway near Palm Springs, closing two westbound lanes for about four-and-a-half hours. The students’ cars were due to arrive that day at Malibu Bluffs … [Read more...] about Disaster strikes cars en route to Malibu