Perspectives

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

By Jovita McCleod Staff Writer Some Pepperdine students may have been wondering where access to the Direct Connect file sharing system has gone. The computer running the  Direct Connect on campus that allowed Pepperdine students to share files and download materials at a faster rate than outside systems was removed from F suite in Dorm 2 Friday afternoon. As of the Graphic’s … [Read more...] about Direct Connect system confiscated from dorm

Editorial 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 Democratic primary inches closer, we at … [Read more...] about Unlock Your Voting Power

Vanessa Kerry, the younger child of presidential candidate John Kerry, me with students and faculty. By Mary Wisniewski Staff Writer “All the things Bush is weak on, my dad is strong on,” said Vanessa Kerry, daughter of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry. Kerry, a 26-year-old Harvard medical student, held a question and answer session concerning her father’s … [Read more...] about Kerry’s daughter visits Pepperdine Feb. 23

Waves vs. St. Mary’s, Sunday at noon (on Fox Sports), McKeon Pavilion By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Three weeks ago, when hope for a shot at the regular season conference title vanished quicker than you could say Gonzaga Bulldog 16-game winning streak, Pepperdine put its sights on a second-place finish, a distinction that would qualify it for a free-pass into the WCC’s … [Read more...] about Win gives Pep a ticket into semifinals