Contrary to popular belief the Pepperdine Ambassadors Council is not a group of ushers in blue blazers and khaki pants. Well if we're being honest even that description implies that a large group of students are actually aware of PAC. As much as I would like to believe otherwise PAC is not a well-known group on campus. Though some may contend that PAC is almost like a secret … [Read more...] about PAC: more than meets the eye
Perspectives
Staff Editorial: Diversity graduation threatens unity
I'm a person. You're a person. For once let's actually level with each other about "diversity." Yes that word is tossed around more than Gimli in "The Two Towers" (don't tell the elf) but when it comes to the student-initiated Office of Intercultural Affairs (ICA)-sponsored "Multicultural Graduation Celebration we must stop all the tossing. Correction: The event is … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Diversity graduation threatens unity
Point Dume closure spells crisis in Malibu
Point Dume will be closed for fishing and possibly all other beach activities due to the passage of the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) that is wrongfully supported. The Malibu community and those who are effected most oppose this new act but it has regretfully been forced through by disconnected environmentalists backed by big money. The act was signed into law by Gray Davis … [Read more...] about Point Dume closure spells crisis in Malibu
Put your newly voted money where your mouth is
The Student Government Association (SGA) voted Wednesday to increase the student activities fee from $60 per semester to $126 per semester matching the average fee among other California Universities. Whether or not this is a good idea is beside the point. It happened. They've already staked a claim on your extra $66 a semester starting next fall and this resolution is not … [Read more...] about Put your newly voted money where your mouth is
Our 'city on a hill' needs to shine: Pepp's service lacking substance
As Christians we are called to be servants: the hands and feet of the Lord while we are on this earth. Lately however I feel that our feet have been staying pretty stationary and our mouths have been doing most of the work. It is impossible to walk around our campus without seeing flyers calling for awareness of social injustices: sex trafficking homelessness illiteracy … [Read more...] about Our 'city on a hill' needs to shine: Pepp's service lacking substance