Prayers are with relatives and acquaintances of Pep community who are at war in the Middle East.By Andrea BandaA&E Editor While U.S. troops engage in war across the globe, their absence has deeply affected thousands of families left behind in America. Members of the Pepperdine community are no exception, as a number of faces on campus have friends and loved ones overseas. … [Read more...] about America Attacks: Fearing for families, friends
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America Attacks: Pepperdine preparedness plans in place
By Michael TravisEditor in Chief As the United States approaches war with Iraq, the possibility of more terrorist attacks on American soil continues to grow. In fact, the Department of Homeland Security recently raised the terror warning level from yellow to orange, indicating there is a serious risk of terrorist activity within the country. In response to these perceived … [Read more...] about America Attacks: Pepperdine preparedness plans in place
Police investigations are not like on TV
By Kyle JorreySports Editor It’s hard to describe the feeling you get when you first realize that you’ve been the victim of a crime — a real crime — not one of those wussy crimes like getting your car keyed or your CD collection stolen from a party. It’s a combination of shock, surprise, frustration and anger — almost like getting the wind knocked out of you during a game of … [Read more...] about Police investigations are not like on TV
Safe Rides starts slow
By Jordan MorrisAssistant News Editor A long-awaited and hard-fought-for safety program on campus has experienced some initial growing pains. Ever since Student Government Association President Ben Elliott unveiled the Safe Rides program at the Jan. 15 Convocation, it has been one of the most talked about SGA programs on campus. Besides offering considerable discounts on taxi … [Read more...] about Safe Rides starts slow
War threat refocuses overseas policy
By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor As tensions mount and the possibility of war looms nearer, students in Pepperdine’s international programs are experiencing some anxiety about their safety. “I feel really scared by all of it,” sophomore Stephanie Cedenao of the Florence program said of the Iraqi situation. “I'm scared by my own ignorance about so many things going on in … [Read more...] about War threat refocuses overseas policy