Perspectives

By Joann Groff News Editor t has been 19 months since the printing of the 2002-2003 faculty handbook. It was then that faculty members glancing through it found a new clause on page 97 that ignited controversy all over campus — the sexual relations policy. A special committee appointed in February by University Faculty Committee President June Schmieder-Ramirez, met last week … [Read more...] about Faculty move on sex policy

By Evelyn Barge Living Assistant Ten inches of hair is all it takes to help a child suffering from long-term medical hair loss regain confidence and self-esteem. Junior Tara Emerson discovered that the Locks of Love motto, “Lengthening Smiles 10 Inches at a Time,” was really true when she established an event at Pepperdine last year to benefit the charity organization. … [Read more...] about Week long event to benefit sick children

By Elizabeth Guiten and James Riswick Staff Writer and Editor in Chief The adage goes, “Out with the old and in with the new.” This is the current mode of operation as this is the last year the Programming Board will function under the direct jurisdiction of the Student Government Association, having been split from its parent organization by the administration in February. … [Read more...] about New boards take shape for 2004 school year

By Jen Clay A&E Editor On Nov. 18, more than 70 police officers retreated from singer Michael Jackson’s sprawling 2,500-acre Neverland Ranch near Santa Maria, Calif. Two days later, Jackson returned from a video shoot in Las Vegas and surrendered to California authorities who promptly handcuffed and arrested the singer. The formal charge which arrived within the month was … [Read more...] about Students, faculty weigh in on Jackson controversy

By Sarah Carrillo News Editor Sigma Nu, one of Pepperdine’s oldest fraternities, has received the death penalty from campus officials, who have permanently banished the organization from Pepperdine University. The stunning decision came after a series of instances involving underage and excessive drinking by the fraternity and one party this semester that led to an accusation … [Read more...] about Frat ousted; sex incident causes stir