Perspectives

Women's BasketballBy Hailey Amato Staff Writer It was not the perfect ending they had hoped for, and it was not the level of basketball they knew they could play. Saturday, in their lowest scoring game all season, the Pepperdine women’s basketball team fell 58-39 to Loyola Marymount University, handing the Lions their first West Coast Conference title. The two-time defending … [Read more...] about Streak Ends At LMU 58-39

By Jared Battaglia Contributing Writer Los Angeles is a mecca for entertainment industry wannabes trying to break down the Hollywood barriers. The “industry,” as its known around town, is one of the most fiercely competitive businesses in the world. Picture for a moment the frenetic energy of Wall Street under a glare of superficiality and a corporate caste system so strong … [Read more...] about Ambitious interns learn entertainment how-tos

 As the latest shoe mega-trend sweeps the nation, southern California surfers say they have known about this cozy footwear for years.  By Jennifer Chan  Staff Writer They’re so odd-looking, they’re cute.  They’re so cozy, they’re irresistible.  And they’re so popular that unless you’re willing to pay top dollar on eBay, you’re not going to find yourself a pair until April.  … [Read more...] about Uggs!

By Jenny Yang Staff Writer It’s the last week before Spring Break and everyone is slipping into that Mode. Unfortunately, it isn’t the Mode referenced in “pie a la mode” or the ever-popular “beginner’s mode” in such fantastic games as “Dance Dance Revolution.” No, this Mode is far less exciting and instead involves such repetitive questions as “what are your plans?” and even … [Read more...] about Getting in the ‘Mode’ for Spring Break

Just ThinkingBy Travis Weber and Nathaneal Breeden Religion Columnist You know the day. It’s 8 a.m. and you’ve got upper division World Etymology. Pull on some jeans. Throw on a shirt. Grab a hat. Off you go. You might need some sandals, too. The professor does the quick hello and asks how everyone is doing. Without even thinking, you offer the customary head nod and smile. … [Read more...] about We Can’t Let Our ‘Priorities’ Strip Others Of Their Humanity