Pepperdine wages an endless struggle to balance its religious convictions with the secularity of its students. Understanding that many choose to ignore the policy that sexual intercourse is prohibited on campus, the student Health Center provided contraceptives to anyone who requested them. Understanding that many choose to ignore the policy that binge drinking is prohibited … [Read more...] about Policies are inconsistent
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Next on Fox: The curse of two cities
By: JJ Bowman Associate Editor I have learned some valuable information after watching a ridiculous amount of baseball on Fox during the past few weeks. First and foremost, “The OC” will now air on Wednesdays. Also, the next Joe Millionaire must choose among the most gorgeous and spoiled morons ever assembled in Europe. And no one can forget that someone’s “Father is the … [Read more...] about Next on Fox: The curse of two cities
Is dialogue on homosexuality appropriate on the Pepperdine campus?
The Moral Compass Series ostracizes those committed to traditional readings of Scripture. By Justin Kerr Staff Writer This past week, Pepperdine University invited theology scholars, reverends and other intellectuals to discuss if homosexuality is biblically right or wrong. Labeling this discussion the “Moral Compass Series,” faculty and administrators have “open-mindedly” … [Read more...] about Is dialogue on homosexuality appropriate on the Pepperdine campus?
Madness ends at 11:53 p.m.
Every year, Pepperdine holds two major student-centered events: Songfest and Midnight Madness. These events are consistently surrounded by a plenitude of paid advertisements, hype and campus-wide anticipation. But from the sound of it, most students were let down — to put it mildly — with the way things turned out Oct. 10. Knowing that a lot of people put a lot of time and … [Read more...] about Madness ends at 11:53 p.m.
Child prostitution crisis surges worldwide
By Rudabeh Shahbazi Assistant Perspectives Editor Every day, 2,000 children are forced into prostitution, a transnational enterprise that is growing in both size and scope. The International Labor Organization estimates that more than 2 million children under age 18 are involved in prostitution, half of them in Asia and 300,000 in the United States. Americans account for 80 … [Read more...] about Child prostitution crisis surges worldwide