GLORIA SHELLERAssistant Perspectives Editor The time has come for the much-anticipated 2006 Winter Olympics. In the wake of so much global unrest, the games couldn’t have come at a better time. The TV channels are polluted with news about war and federal deficits, and prime-time sitcoms are increasingly hard to swallow. Finally, the world can come together for a good old … [Read more...] about Olympics inspire positive world focus
Students explore morbid side in rainy Vienna
LAUREN WAUGHHeidelberg Columnist A high-pitched scream pierced the air that filled Maria-Theresien Square in the heart of Vienna, Austria. A group of Heidelberg students rushed over to the base of the looming statue in the center of the plaza, searching for the spot the noise had come from. There, sprawled upon the pavement nearby, one of their own lay fallen. Some students … [Read more...] about Students explore morbid side in rainy Vienna
Women’s lacrosse starts out strong
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine women’s club lacrosse team outshot Occidental 36 to 17 and never trailed in the contest en route to a dominating 21-9 win over the Tigers on Saturday at Alumni Park. The Waves (1-0), who controlled the ball for the better part of the game, jumped out to a 7-1 lead in the first 10 minutes and would leave the field at halftime with a … [Read more...] about Women’s lacrosse starts out strong
Marijuana removed from Malibu, shifts to federal scrutiny
LISA BROOKSStaff Writer What is supposed to be wild and untouched land is going to pot. Last September, $28 million worth of marijuana plants were found by federal authorities in Malibu Creek State Park. The plants were removed by the Malibu/Lost Hills narcotics division. The investigation is now being conducted by federal authorities, according to Sgt. Ken Davidson of the … [Read more...] about Marijuana removed from Malibu, shifts to federal scrutiny
Danish cartoons receive violent Islamic response
Benjamin YoungStaff Writer The world shook with rage and violence because a Danish newspaper published some satirical cartoons. Three weeks ago, that might have served as a punch line for a joke. Now, this potential punch line is headline news. What initially started as an exercise in satire and social experimentation on the freedoms of speech and press turned into an ugly … [Read more...] about Danish cartoons receive violent Islamic response