MEREDITH RODRIGUEZNews Assistant Students and faculty, appalled at the prospect of losing “a rare cultural treasure,” fought against Chado’s planned reduction and successfully convinced Seaver Dean David Baird to overturn months of decision-making last week. Chado, an ISAC tea course, was to be cut after this semester. It was one of the 32 programs targeted for reduction in … [Read more...] about Tea course survives ax for one more year
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Did they really say vagina?
CRYSTAL LUONGNews Editor She wears a short skirt to express herself, and everything beneath belongs to her. She bears facial scars from acids penetrating her flesh. And she, violated by men since childhood, embraces salvation in the comforts of another female. They are women who are pained, prideful and aware, demanding respect for their vaginas. V-Day in Malibu promoted the … [Read more...] about Did they really say vagina?
Viva Las Vegas
Audrey ReedAssistant News Editor Vegas is back, and it’s more fabulous than ever. In 2004, Las Vegas had its highest number of visitors ever at 37.4 million, and there is no indication of this growth stopping, said Erica Yowell, Public Relations manager at Las Vegas Conven-tion and Visitor Au-thority. Often an attraction for Pepperdine students year round as well as for Spring … [Read more...] about Viva Las Vegas
Rain provokes deep thought
JENNY YANGStaff Writer Californians don’t believe in weather. Californians don’t like weather. Californians believe rain constitutes a storm. Precipitation is one of those great myths out here in the Golden State — like Big Foot or the boogeyman or a past fling that only appears occasionally in funny stories around the dinner table. Of course when those flings come up in … [Read more...] about Rain provokes deep thought
Jackpot: Business plan wins $20,000
Airan ScrubyStaff Writer Through vision and planning, a team of two full-time MBA students won $20,000 to start their own company. Two other teams received $2,500 each. The winning team was led by Parvez Taj and Emilie Fritz. Their company, the Parvez Michel Company, was inspired by the artwork of Taj, for which he utilizes photography and computer technology. The competition … [Read more...] about Jackpot: Business plan wins $20,000