Perspectives

By Joann Groff and Sarah Carrillo New Editors The first phase of the school-wide budget cuts and reallocation has kicked off — now the wait begins. Seaver Dean Dr. David Baird met with the University Planning Committee last week and presented a preliminary report with his recommendations on how to reallocate $1 million from Seaver College back into the administration’s general … [Read more...] about Baird meets with the UPC; response to cuts ‘positive’

By Katie Clary News Assistant “Hi, Mrs. Jones,” the phone conversation begins. “We’d like to rent your apartment.” “We?” “Yes, we’re Pepperdine students and—” Click. Another victim to the P-word paranoia. As students begin to navigate Malibu real estate to find a place to lay their heads at night, many experience strong community apprehension towards college-age tenants.  … [Read more...] about Malibu: No room for Waves

By Scott Long Staff Writer Despite a 6-0 loss at the hands of Cal State Fullerton on Wednesday night, the Waves began conference play this past weekend on a positive note by winning a three-game series against the Santa Clara Broncos 2-1. After a disappointing 6-12 non-conference start, kicking off WCC play with a winning conference record was critical to the players.  “West … [Read more...] about Squad starts off WCC play with series win over Broncos

By Rudabeh Shabazi Perspectives Editor The Scott Peterson trial demonstrates the familiar balancing act of two fundamental rights the United States seeks to protect: the First Amendment right to a free press and a criminal defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to a fair trial. Journalism and mass communication law professor Mike Jordan, who was involved in a First Amendment case … [Read more...] about Free press tested in Peterson trial

SGA President-elect Carl Kasalek ran an excellent campaign that played into the fact the Pepperdine students value superficial, ridiculous issues. By James Riswick Editor in Chief Congratulations Pepperdine, you dropped the ball. Last week, a majority of students chose not to take their student government seriously and voted for beach buses and staircases over serious issues. … [Read more...] about Climbing aboard Kasalek’s beach bus