“You could be nice about this,” his friend sneered. “Accidents happen, you know?” I had just accused him of breaking my phone and I was outnumbered. One young woman to a group of young men. I am here to talk about the fact that as a woman, I am expected to “be nice” when “accidents happen” when it is socially acceptable for a man to aggressively interrogate in order to … [Read more...] about My Right to Lunacy
Men’s basketball falls to WCC powerhouse, Gonzaga
Photo by Marisa Padilla With first place in the WCC at stake and a full student section cheering them on, the Pepperdine men's basketball team (4-3) jumped on Gonzaga (5-1) early to secure a 14-12 lead with 11:21 left on the clock. However, the Bulldogs' experience coupled with their defensive intensity, trumped the Waves at the buzzer, 70-53, on Thursday, Jan. 16. Prior to … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball falls to WCC powerhouse, Gonzaga
Kmiec to seek public office in the 26th Congressional District race
Photo by Sarah Malone Douglas Kmiec, former U.S. ambassador to Malta and current Pepperdine professor of constitutional law, will run as an independent in the 26th Congressional District race. Kmiec will face incumbent Julia Brownley (D-Thousand Oaks), Jeff Gorrel (R-Camarillo) and Rafael Dagnesses, a Republican candidate. The two winners from the June 3 primary will move … [Read more...] about Kmiec to seek public office in the 26th Congressional District race
Best beaches around Los Angeles
Photo by Marisa Padilla There is no denying that Malibu has some of the most scenic and undisturbed beaches in California, and they are right in Pepperdine’s backyard. But, California offers a wide variety of beaches, each with their own distinct look and feel that really captures the laid-back west coast spirit. If you’re looking to spend the day at the beach away from … [Read more...] about Best beaches around Los Angeles
Celebrity Centaurs and #TGIF ignite the first PIT performance of the year
Elkins Auditorium was packed Friday night, for the Pepperdine Improv Troupe’s first show of the year. Fourteen members of PIT pranced their way onto the stage to bring bales of laughter to the evening. Many among the members were bright new shining faces, though not all were well received. “I thought the group from [my] freshman year was better. I miss my favorite … [Read more...] about Celebrity Centaurs and #TGIF ignite the first PIT performance of the year
