ADAM BARONResident Director Around the world there are certain places that awaken our imagination and serve as symbols of everything we associate with that particular region. Southern California and particularly Malibu is that kind of place for many. It is America’s paradise hub and the place where many of Western culture’s creative elite make their residence. Therefore when … [Read more...] about Staff member confident in response to fire
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Students appreciate response to fire
LANDON PHILLIPS/Assistant Art Editor STAFF EDITORIAL Pepperdine was prepared when the Canyon Fire burst the Malibu bubble last week and threatened the campus. Resident Advisors woke students from their beds. Firefighters protected the campus from the flames. Administrators kept the school calm and organized. The events of Sunday Oct. 21 are a testament to the emergency … [Read more...] about Students appreciate response to fire
Buy shoes and make a difference
RACHEL JOHNSONAssistant Perspectives Editor Ethical Egoism states that service-oriented acts are not altruistic; rather, an individual is helping someone else in order to better his or her own interests. Whether or not one agrees with the theory, TOMS Shoes has created a method of service that allows consumers to make purchases to benefit others while benefiting themselves.TOMS … [Read more...] about Buy shoes and make a difference
Don’t believe everything you read
BRITTANY YEAROUTPerspectives Editor You might have heard of how many acres were lost or how many homes and structures were destroyed in the recent California wildfires. But did you hear that the Hispanic separatists claim responsibility for the arson of some of the major fires last week? No not really. But hundreds of thousands of people believed this hoax that was written in … [Read more...] about Don’t believe everything you read
Beta president reflects on loss of chapter
TREVOR THURLINGChapter president of Beta Theta Pi As you are by now aware, Beta Theta Pi has had its charter revoked and is no longer recognized by Pepperdine as a fraternity. We made the mistake of assuming that a restaurant setting and measures taken beforehand would ensure that all attendees followed Pepperdine sanctioned rush rules. Reports indicate that a number of … [Read more...] about Beta president reflects on loss of chapter