Sara TruedsonStaff Writer The Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) released a report on Mar. 1 indicating an alarming rise in binge drinking among college women, part of a trend of drinking and drug use on college campuses nationwide. A once male-dominated statistic, females now seem to be competitive with their male counterparts. Alcohol, drugs and sex do play a … [Read more...] about Drinking a growing problem for women
Perspectives
GLEE club not entitled to university recognition
Ashton EllisStaff Writer Before supporters of an on-campus homosexual club cast another stone at the administration, they should consider the self-defeating effect of their argument. Any club or organization knows well how important it is to uphold its stated mission. Imagine a group of evangelical Christians joining the local Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation … [Read more...] about GLEE club not entitled to university recognition
Legislating morality a necessary part of democratic system
Matthew PiccoloStaff Writer A common argument supporting same-sex marriage is that it should be legal because it does not affect other people.Whenever divisive topics such as abortion, gambling, pornography or gay rights come up, the common cry from one side of the aisle proclaims that the government should not legislate morality or impose someone else’s morality on all … [Read more...] about Legislating morality a necessary part of democratic system
Reel Sessions strengthn ties wih Malibu
Mia SullivanStaff Writer Pepperdine hosted Reel Sessions last weekend, a surf film festival documenting the history of surf cinema over the past 60 years. The festival featured an eclectic mix of surfing films such as the modern hit “Riding Giants” (2004), the classic film “The Endless Summer” (1966) and “Gidget” (1959): the mainstream Hollywood phenomenon. The festival also … [Read more...] about Reel Sessions strengthn ties wih Malibu
Pep makes changes for the better
Staff Editorial It is getting to be that time where we look back on what has changed since our arrival in late August, now that spring break has passed and we have entered the home stretch of another semester and year at Pepperdine. While some changes, like the yearly tuition increase and the loss of a year of college life, are not about to make students smile about the passing … [Read more...] about Pep makes changes for the better