Bryceson TenoldStaff Writer It has come to my attention that “The Vagina Monologues” will once again be gracing Malibu with its liberating language and plethora of female activists. Thanks to our university’s mission statement, this production will appear off campus, however, it will still include a number of Pepperdine students. While there was dissention in last week’s … [Read more...] about ‘Monologues’ play degrades women
Perspectives
Give aid for the rights reason
Audrey ReedAssistant News Editor A few weeks ago at Convo, SGA President Carl Kasalek said that Pepperdine students needed to be involved in the tsunami-relief effort. “It’s important for Pepperdine students to realize that they can make an impact on the world,” he said. True, people need to know that they can make a difference in the world with their actions. But more … [Read more...] about Give aid for the rights reason
Religion gives more than metaphysical enlightenment
Daniel JohnsonArt Editor Religion can be a touchy subject.At a school like Pepperdine, however, I believe that religion should be more open topic for discussion. Many secular individuals have disregarded the value of obtaining an education within the church. I’m not overlooking the obvious benefits of attending church — relationship with a higher being, eternal life or … [Read more...] about Religion gives more than metaphysical enlightenment
Yeah, about Public Safety; I still do not feel safe here
James RiswickAssistant A&E Editor Over the years I’ve tried my best to get my columns in good and early. The article originally in this space was signed, sealed and delivered Sunday evening, and I was of the opinion that it was actually pretty good. I decided to take a break from discussing such vacuous topics as Lindsay Lohan, pop culture or international space stations … [Read more...] about Yeah, about Public Safety; I still do not feel safe here
Iraqi voters take charge in deciding their future
Kelly DaviesStaff Writer I read the headlines in the weeks before. I heard about the precautions being taken. I saw the names of those killed — American, Iraqi, British — all in the name of democracy. And when Jan. 30 rolled around, I glanced at CNN’s coverage of the Iraqi election and thought briefly to myself, “Thank God.”But really, for what do I have to be thankful?I … [Read more...] about Iraqi voters take charge in deciding their future