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 Virginia Thomas Assistant A&E Editor Paul Clark said he wasn’t good enough with words to describe his feelings as he helped heave Jon Foreman, Switchfoot’s lead singer, over the railing and above his head at the four-band concert Friday night in Alumni Park. Clark, who enjoyed the show from the front and center of the crowd, described the concert as one of the major … [Read more...] about Switchfoot delivers a swift kick to Pepperdine rock fans

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

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