Perspectives

RACHEL JOHNSON & ERIN CHINENContributors On a campus that faces over-saturation of philanthropic endeavors, and in a society that aims to keep its problems under the rug, we need the Eve Project. The origin of the Eve Project stemmed from the concept and belief in the power of naming. Naming the fear. Breaking the silence. The Eve Project is not a campaign to eradicate … [Read more...] about True goal of Eve Project misconstrued

MARC CHOQUETTEPerspectives Editor Growing up near Boston, I never had much use for the Los Angeles teams. I always hated the Lakers, despised the California … err Anaheim … err Los Angeles Angels, and never really got into the L.A. Kings or “Disney Ducks.” However, because of one man who will be speaking at commencement in a few weeks, my disdain for L.A. teams is not across … [Read more...] about Scully a perfect pick for April commencement

CASSIE ROBERTSONStaff Writer The Eve Project worked to raise awareness about sexual violence so eventually something can be done. No one wants sexual assault to continue. But for those who have experienced the reason for the fear, the light at the end of the tunnel just will not cut it. Anyone who walked through the Sandbar last week and saw the video on loop of students … [Read more...] about Eve Project mishandles a serious issue

SARA TRUEDSONContributor What’s worse? Ralph’s market is now closing at 1a.m. instead of being open 24 hours, or that the change seems to really affect my life. Ralph’s is not just the neighborhood grocery store for Pepperdine students, — it’s so much more. With the Waves Café closing at 8 p.m. and the Oasis closing at 10, there are not many options for a late-night snack. … [Read more...] about Late-night food options dwindling

STEPHANIE TANIZARAssistant Perspectives Editor On February 24, Mandi Hamlin from Texas was stopped when she tried to board her flight from Lubbock to Dallas. Though she had passed through the larger metal detector without problem, the handheld scanner held by a female Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent beeped as it passed over Hamlin’s chest area. TSA employees … [Read more...] about ‘Nipplegate’ highlights overbearing TSA