By Andrea BandaAssistant Opinions Editor A teenage boy tiptoes up to his parent’s bedroom. He pushes the door open slowly, trying not to make a sound. His dad’s snoring and his mother’s quiet breathing assure him that they are sound asleep. He stands in front of their bed, closes his eyes and pulls the trigger. Situations like these have recently sparked a debate within our … [Read more...] about Pro: We should stop crime when it begins. Justice should be equal, no matter the age.
Perspectives
Staff Editorial: Clubs deserve more money
Fighting over finances is one of the leading causes of divorce in America, so it's no wonder that there has been squabbling over money between Pepperdine's many clubs. Several of the university's sports clubs, for instance, believe they have been squeezed out of their fair portion of the $20,000 pie allocated to the Inter-Club Council from student government fees this … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Clubs deserve more money
Pepperdine pelted with volleyballs
By Jami LambertStaff Writer With a few possible exceptions, there isn’t much I value more than getting my sleep. I absolutely love that state of groggy half consciousness as the peaceful night sounds lull me into total relaxation — the sounds of the birds lazily chirping, the ocean waves rhythmically slapping against the shore. And then suddenly, a large flying object crashes … [Read more...] about Pepperdine pelted with volleyballs
Absolut Busted: Con
Students suffering from alcohol poisoning should not be punished, nor should the students who report their injury. However, alcohol treatment must be required.By James RiswickOpinions Editor The words, university and alcohol are truly synonymous terms. In fact, if it came to direct word association of the word “university,” most would probably think of a crazy college party … [Read more...] about Absolut Busted: Con
France looks at Van Gogh and Gomer
By Peter CelauroStaff Writer Standing in the Louvre during my trip to France this summer, I was quietly appreciating the Van Gogh in front of me when a voice to my right broke the silence and changed the way I look at the United States forever. “It just looks so ... fake! They all do. This is lame, can we go soon?” Now, I’m by no means an art critic. But the volume, tone and … [Read more...] about France looks at Van Gogh and Gomer