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Students adjusting to freezing Malibu

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By Peter CelauroStaff Writer As October draws to a close, the always-fashionable students of Pepperdine are beginning their yearly ritual. Students campus-wide are retiring their sundresses and t-shirts. They’re no longer spending their Saturdays at the beach. And, saddest of all, they’re reluctantly pulling on their sweaters and coats. After all, “it’s only like 65 degrees … [Read more...] about Students adjusting to freezing Malibu

Iraq shows the world how to vote

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By James RiswickOpinions Editor A great push was made for democracy and freedom-loving people everywhere last Tuesday as the population of Iraq cast their votes in that country’s presidential election. An astounding 97.3 percent of the 11.4 million voting-eligible Iraqis flocked to the polls from every corner of the controversial Middle Eastern nation. Yet what is more amazing … [Read more...] about Iraq shows the world how to vote

Absolut Busted: Pro

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Pepperdine’s policy of not disciplining sexual assault victims who are drunk creates an unfair precedent that discourages reporting other injured students.By Andrea BandaAssistant Opinions Editor “The reporting party will not be subject to disciplinary sanction as a result of her or his involvement in the circumstances leading up to the occurrence of a sexual assault … [Read more...] about Absolut Busted: Pro

Japan likes U.S. culture, not attitude

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By Toyonori AbeContributing Writer “O’er the land of the free…” When I heard the American national anthem in small, but beautiful Victory Field in Indianapolis, sky dyed a fiery red by the sunset, I was excited that I had arrived in the United States at last. Like many Japanese, I dreamed of living in America for several years. Japan is heavily influenced by American culture, … [Read more...] about Japan likes U.S. culture, not attitude