Perspectives

By Tracy Domingo News Assistant In his fight to get his controversial club, Students Against Homophobia, recognized, sophomore Grant Turck said he is not even close to giving up. In fact, ever since the University’s statement last Monday indicated they would not officially recognize the club, Turck’s efforts have grown even stronger. And his labors aren’t going without … [Read more...] about Legal action may be next step for SAH club, founder says

By Sara Rosner Staff Writer In the small, crowded, windowless box known as the gym, many endure a tedious workout on treadmills that go nowhere and sweat-covered machines that always seem to be taken. However, Pepperdine will offer students a refreshing approach to exercise when Billy Blanks hosts the 17th Annual Aerobathon March 10. Blanks, who is the founder of the Tae Bo … [Read more...] about Tae Bo creator Billy Blanks to teach class at Pepperdine

By Scott Trevathan Contributing Writer For some reason the Pepperdine men’s basketball team likes to take a game that looks like it should be an easy win and make it a close, nail-biting victory. The fact is the team plays flat out horribly during the last few minutes of almost every game, and this is the main reason that we have lost so many close games this year. I wish … [Read more...] about The last rites of one Pepperdine basketball fanatic

By Elizabeth Guiten Staff Writer From key rings to a cafeteria lounge area and from the Delta Gamma Anchor Splash to a new podium proposal for Convocation speakers, resolutions were presented, discussed and approved by the Student Government Association on Wednesday. Resolution 23, the “Key Ring Resolution,” was presented by junior class Sen. Matt Alloway. In it he proposes … [Read more...] about SGA passes resolutions; new lounge area in cafeteria to include couches, television

Pepperdine’s refusal to allow “Vagina Monologues’ on campus disregards the broader issue of service. By Andrew Hockman Staff Writer Upon first hearing of “The Vagina Monologues” all sorts of striking images rush to the brain, which tries to fathom what could be behind the play with such a graphic title. The name, although bold, is quite vague, except for the certainty that it … [Read more...] about Vagina Is Not A Bad Word