Perspectives

By Evelyn Barge Living Assistant  It was an evening full of lights, cameras and action at the sixth annual Pepperdine Video Festival March 16. This year’s festival showcased 24 works, all by Pepperdine students, in five categories: comedic short, news package, documentary, dramatic short and music video. “Every year the entries get better and better,” said Susan Salas, … [Read more...] about Admit One: Pepperdine Video Festival takes center stage

By Erica Randall Staff Writer Children are growing up so fast these days.  Unfortunately, that’s not necessarily a good thing. Fourteen-year-old Michael Hernandez confessed to killing an eighth-grade classmate in a school bathroom earlier this month in his Florida hometown. According to CNN, he used a knife, which was later found in his backpack, to slash Jaime Rodrigo … [Read more...] about Juvenile Criminals Face Adult Penalities

By Crystal Luong Assistant Perspectives Editor Over the years, the college campus has functioned as a center for heated discussion on government policies and candidates. An election or governmental decision can spark passionate debate on a campus, which can house hundreds to thousands of bright-eyed students, who hold a unique position in American society. As the California … [Read more...] about The Vietnam Question :The Role Of War Heroics In Politics

Pep resident, 26-year-old Amy Heckinger, said she may have steered off the road deliberately; DUI charges have been filed, police say. By Peter Celauro Staff Writer Police are still trying to sort through the details of a crash that left a Malibu resident and her car at the bottom of Malibu Canyon Thursday night. While nighttime driving on Malibu Canyon Road is always … [Read more...] about Car plunges over Malibu Canyon Road

By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor Behind every great play, there is usually someone there to make it happen. As setter for the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team, junior John Mayer does not get to rack up the kills like his teammates do during matches. Instead, he sets them up for the memorable plays of the night. “I get my share in the summers playing beach … [Read more...] about Hecklers Beware: He Sets Them Up And Show Everyone Why HE Is The Real John Mayer