Staff Editorial Vance Walberg likes to use the acronym AASAA to describe his up-tempo style of offense: Attack, Attack, Skip, Attack, Attack. Despite a disappointing 8-23 record, the Pepperdine men’s basketball team did what the first-year coach preached all season. They attacked. When they were down by more than 20, they attacked. When they were left with as many bench players … [Read more...] about Pep basketball on path to success
Perspectives
Executives not above oversight
Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor Two main sides exist in the current investigation of the firings of eight U.S. Attorneys and Attorney General Roberto Gonzales’ possible responsibility. There are those who call for a full investigation, many of whom say Gonzales should be fired, and those who believe the Democrats are on a witch-hunt in a fit of pent-up vengeance against the … [Read more...] about Executives not above oversight
Pro-Con: Supreme Court hears ‘Bong Hits’ case
Ruling in favor of the school district could lead to slippery slope of lost rights and increased risk of censorship. Airan ScrubyEditor in Chief As the Supreme Court reviews the case of one Alaskan high schooler who says his right to free speech was violated by his principle, one of Pepperdine’s own will be waiting anxiously for a ruling. School of Law Dean Ken Starr acted as … [Read more...] about Pro-Con: Supreme Court hears ‘Bong Hits’ case
Unfortunate turn hurts and helps Edwards
Sara TruedsonStaff Writer John Edwards, Democratic presidential hopeful, hit one of his first potential snags in the developing presidential race. After a fairly quiet 2006, Edwards embarked on a massive effort at shoring up his base by hitting the campaign trail in early 2007. His major goal this year was supposedly to maintain his position in the top-tier of Democratic … [Read more...] about Unfortunate turn hurts and helps Edwards
The draft: How Dems up the stakes
Marc Choquette Perspectives Editor Registering for the draft, or “selective service” as our government likes to call it, has become another meaningless task to 18-year-old men in this country. For the previous generation, registering for the draft was anything but mundane and routine. With the drawing of a numbered ball, the futures of many changed forever with little control … [Read more...] about The draft: How Dems up the stakes