Photo by Allison Hubbard Pepperdine’s School of Law Federalist Society hosted former judge Kenneth Starr at a lecture event on Feb. 16, where he spoke about his book, “First Among Equals: The Supreme Court in American Life.” Dean Deanell Tacha introduced Starr, who also answered inquiries in a Q&A session that followed his lecture. Starr was dean of Pepperdine Law … [Read more...] about Federalist Society Welcomes Back Ken Starr at School of Law
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Staff Editorial: LGBT Lawsuit Reveals Larger Issue
Art By Peau Porotesano A passionate group of people gathered near main campus Thursday evening, Feb. 5. They picketed with provocative signs saying “Pepperdine discriminates against LGBT students!!!” and “Fire Adi Conologue.” The individuals there came to protest the treatment of Haley Videckis and Layana White, two former student athletes on Pepperdine’s women’s … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: LGBT Lawsuit Reveals Larger Issue
Die-in Peaceful Protest
Photos by Sylvia Hartley Wednesday, Jan. 14 was the day that Pepperdine students and faculty lay down in solidarity. Wednesday, Jan. 14 was the day that some Waves took part in responding to the issues brought up by the Michael Brown and Eric Garner cases. It was the first Die-In Pepperdine has seen. For first-year School of Law student Brittany Hughes specifically, Jan. … [Read more...] about Die-in Peaceful Protest
Early Renovation Plans Begin Around Campus
Funds raised in the Campaign for Pepperdine are slated to create major changes in the way students will utillize Payson Library and the School of Law. Payson Library One of the oldest buildings on campus is about to be brought into the 21st century. Payson Library is set to see many improvements due to the funding received from the Campaign for Pepperdine to renovate the … [Read more...] about Early Renovation Plans Begin Around Campus
The State of LGBT Affairs at Pepperdine University
In the latest event in the ongoing saga of LGBT affairs at Pepperdine University, two former players have filed a lawsuit against the university and Women's Head Basketball Coach Ryan Weisenberg. This lawsuit, filed in December, came after years of public and intra-university scrutiny for the treatment that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students have allegedly received … [Read more...] about The State of LGBT Affairs at Pepperdine University
