Perspectives

Previous generations have been labeled for the difficulties they faced or the accomplishments they owned. But now, ours is being titled by some as the “gimme” generation based on the severely misled sense of entitlement that has infiltrated our era. And now, society is watching as millions are making the sluggish transition from being snobby children to unconstrained … [Read more...] about ‘Gimme generation’ keeps asking for more

Newt Gingrich won the South Carolina primary, beating out moderate conservative (and possible robot) Mitt Romney by 12.5 percentage points. With his win, I, along with many other independent voters, cannot take the Republican Party seriously anymore. The South Carolina Republican primary has traditionally been won by the party’s most electable candidate who goes on to win the … [Read more...] about Eye of Newt not so color-blind

You may have made Pepperdine your college of choice for any number of reasons — academics, sports, family, location, size or scholarships. Along with these factors, Pepperdine’s religious affiliation with the Church of Christ may have been a principle attraction, a non-issue or a necessary evil. But, regardless of your background, if you are a student, faculty or staff member … [Read more...] about Church shapes culture on campus

Whether you have been at Pepperdine for one semester or eight, there is something specific that each of us finds memorable. Maybe it’s a particular class or favorite professor. Maybe it’s your love/hate relationship with Wednesday morning convos. It might even be your deep loathing of the CCB stairs, but chances are it isn’t athletics. And that is a shame. Despite our Division … [Read more...] about Pepp athletics owes attendance boost to Wave Zone

Yet another grueling week of academic life in Malibu has passed, rendering me alone on the floor of Payson Library, languishing under all the schoolwork I must complete before the night is up. Alas, I fear my column may not continue in light of the increasing likelihood that I drop out of school altogether; defeat draws near and it is barely the 12th day of the semester. No … [Read more...] about Student gives thumbs up to cyber romance