By James RiswickStaff Writer Ahh, The Simp-sons… This melodic sound and those fluffy white clouds over Springfield act as Pavlovian bait as we plop ourselves down on the couch for yet another half-hour devoted to America’s favorite yellow-tinted family. This past Sunday marked the Simpsons’ 300th episode, and although it was in a way its 302nd thanks to the discounting of two … [Read more...] about Random Thoughts: 300 reasons why The Simpsons are ‘excellent’
Perspectives
Squad deserves more support
By Audrey ReedOpinions Editor Whether cheerleading is a sport is debatable. What is not debatable, however, is Pepperdine cheerleaders receiving very little support from administration and students. In terms of fiscal support, cheerleaders have a meager budget which barely covers the cost of uniforms. In fact, each member of the squad has to pay some of their own money to … [Read more...] about Squad deserves more support
Staff Editorial: Housing policy tough, but fair
Food, water and shelter are the three basic human needs. All three have had their rounds of discussion on campus and the surrounding area. Subjects include the Caf bulletin board, public access to the beach and finally the housing situation on campus. Last week, the Office of Housing and Community Living announced that a new method of divvying up the much-coveted on-campus … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Housing policy tough, but fair
Random Thoughts: ‘Waterboy’ could pay for new arena
By James RiswickStaff Writer To begin, the sophomore convicted of using a fake ID at Ralphs must pay $405 in fines, serve 36 months probation and attend one meeting each of alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, cocaine anonymous and one other recovery program, and then one additional meeting of a recovery program of his choice. In the words of a friend, “that’s lame … [Read more...] about Random Thoughts: ‘Waterboy’ could pay for new arena
Smoking rule violates freedoms
The recently approved policy goes against the philosophic ideas of self-reliance and responsibility among students on campus.By Laura SearsStaff Writer The headline of a past Graphic edition caught my attention: “Smokers corralled to specific areas.” Doesn’t the word “corral” suggest a link between smokers and animals? I’m sure that my reaction to the article as a whole … [Read more...] about Smoking rule violates freedoms