Perspectives

The removal of Haiti’s first freely elected president highlights America’s blind imposition of self-interest. By Crystal Luong Assistant Perspectives Editor The crisis in northern Haiti that began more than four weeks ago has ousted a president while revealing another’s hypocrisy. Leaders can speak about freedom. They can speak about compassion. They can speak about … [Read more...] about Haitian crisis reveals leadership flops

By Hailey Amato Staff Writer In the first round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament on Friday, the Pepperdine women’s basketball team found itself in a hole too deep to dig out of. The Waves fell 71-59 to the University of Washington after missing 14 free-throws for the night to close their season with a 17-13 overall record. “Obviously there were things we could … [Read more...] about Pep can’t hit the free ones in first round loss to Washington

By Evelyn Barge Living Assistant Freshman Christina Alonso has traveled the world, visiting places like Spain, Turkey, Indonesia, Switzerland, France, Morocco and Costa Rica. And according to Alonso, it is these travels that have helped to shape a mind hungry for other cultures and her spirit of adventure. “I am so blessed to have a family that values traveling because it’s … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Christina Alonso

Your Health By Lacey Von Lanken Health Educator A growing number of people are ordering prescription drugs online. People are increasingly replacing a trip to the drugstore with a click on the Internet. According to the Food and Drug Administration, “Many of these sites are lawful enterprises that genuinely offer convenience, privacy and the safeguards of traditional … [Read more...] about Buying prescription medicine online can be dangerous

Pepperdine’s coaching duo prepares for a new endeavor—the birth of the couple’s first child. By Hailey Amato Staff Writer The season is over, but the responsibility isn’t. Derek and Jody Wynn, assistant coaches for the Pepperdine women’s basketball team are welcoming one more challenge onto their plate … their first child. One of the few married coaching duos in their field, … [Read more...] about For Derek and Jody Wynn, basketball is a family affair