Perspectives

Much of the Waves’ high-powered offense is thanks to this natural out of Orange County. By Jared Hermann Staff Writer There are many bright spots this season for the Waves, but one player in particular, junior third baseman Patrick Rooney, is no stranger to the light.  Baseball has become second nature to Rooney because he has been surrounded by baseball his entire life.  “My … [Read more...] about Rooney: Born with a bat in hand

By Crystal Luong Assistant Perspectives Editor Emergency room doctor-turned-lawyer Michael Newdow battled the Supreme Court last week and accomplished the unthinkable — he riled up applause and caused eight justices to wriggle in their high chairs. Newdow, an outright atheist, demands the removal of “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance for its divisive religious … [Read more...] about One nation divided by God

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