Audrey ReedA&E Editor Ben Young / Photo Editor Some consider it a college rite of passage, others a terrible and possibly fatal way to spend a Friday night. Drinking on college campuses has caught the attention of the public and school administrators nationwide most recently through alcohol-related deaths of five college students. Also, last week was National Collegiate … [Read more...] about Pepperdine battles the booze
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Boxer and Jones battle for Senate seat
California’s two-term incumbant senator has solid support and a commanding lead in the polls Evelyn BargeAssistant A&E Editor With less than one week until the general election, incumbent Democrat Barbara Boxer is holding a steady lead in the polls over Republican challenger Bill Jones in the race for the U.S. Senate. One poll conducted in mid-October by the Field Research … [Read more...] about Boxer and Jones battle for Senate seat
Students surprised by fewer Convos
Sarah PyeEditor In Chief Students not overly mindful of the Convocation Calendar may be faced with a grade of B+ or lower come December. The current schedule only allows for 12 Wednesday Convocations held at 10 a.m. this semester, rather than the 14 that students are required to attend to earn an A in Convocation. According to Convocation and Student Ministries Coordinator … [Read more...] about Students surprised by fewer Convos
Voices heard; cuts revised
Joann GroffNews Editor Graham Shea / Asst. PhotoDean Baird addresses students during September's open forum Seaver Dean David Baird has sent his official budget cut recommendations to the provost, and the document reflects something many members of the Pepperdine community didn’t expect to see — revisions. In February, Baird announced that $1.6 million would be collected from … [Read more...] about Voices heard; cuts revised
Libertarian senate candidate Gray visits poli sci class
Sarah CarrilloLiving Editor Judge Jim Gray, who is running for senator on the Libertarian ticket, recently visited Pepperdine to speak to students about his campaign and the “War on Drugs,” which is one of his main platforms. Gray, who is taking a year off from his job as a Superior Court judge, has also written a book titled “Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed and What We Can Do … [Read more...] about Libertarian senate candidate Gray visits poli sci class