DAVID KOBStaff Writer Face it — everyone is miserable because we do not have a football team. I see it in their faces. They know the weekend is coming and campus will be dead. They dream of waking up early on Saturday, getting their Pepperdine gear on, and spending the day tailgating and celebrating another Waves victory. But instead they just go home. It is that … [Read more...] about Football: ultimate spirit booster
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Facebook eyes opening doors to general public
KATE SCHWARTZStaff Writer The once exclusive atmosphere of Facebook is being compromised once more, as its doors will open to the general public in the coming weeks. As the News Feed becomes more familiar to users, Mark Zuckerberg, creator of Facebook, announced in an open letter that now ineligible users will soon be invited to join the Facebook family with only a valid … [Read more...] about Facebook eyes opening doors to general public
University struggles to meet faculty cap for Church of Christ
The number of faculty associated with the Church of Christ falls, but the university must fill faculty quotas. CURRY CHANDLERAssistant News Editor The percentage of Seaver College faculty members associated with the Churches of Christ is declining, causing some concern within the administration. The source of the issue can be traced to one key distinction that separates … [Read more...] about University struggles to meet faculty cap for Church of Christ
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
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