MICHELLE PETTYFlorence Columnist When a person thinks of Italy, great wine, olive oil and pasta immediately come to mind. Pepperdine students in Florence have experienced all three in a myriad of combinations. It surprised us all when we found that Italian food, both in and out of the Villa, is amazing, but for some, it wasn’t enough. We have all tackled the adventure of … [Read more...] about Despite delicious Italian menu, many miss American food
Mobile park needs permit to end stink
HAYLEY LERCHNews Assistant Paradise Cove residents live in a prime beachside area, but many of them are expressing their frustration with an unfinished sewage reconstruction project. Workers began digging up streets in August 2004 and have yet to repave them, which means muddy conditions are common, dust pervades the area and some residents are dealing with respiratory … [Read more...] about Mobile park needs permit to end stink
Waves win twice at home over weekend
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine women’s basketball team came up big last weekend, snapping a three-game losing streak by grabbing dominant victories over San Diego and San Francisco at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves’ (5-4, 8-14) first win came Feb. 2 when they rolled over San Diego, 73-55, in a West Coast Conference showdown. Pepperdine would jump out to a 4-0 … [Read more...] about Waves win twice at home over weekend
How to secure your Valentine
CARA VAN METERLiving Editor If you were to peruse the archived issues of the Online Graphic or the hard copies in the dark closet we so fondly refer to as the Morgue, you might be tempted to think that Pepperdine journalists have something against Valentine’s Day. The list of former “V-day” articles includes titles like “How to pretend you had a good Valentine’s Day (even … [Read more...] about How to secure your Valentine
SGA officers debate student fee increase for next school year
BRITNEY MALONEYStaff Writer After nearly two hours of heated debate Wednesday night, SGA’s vote to propose increases in student programming fees was postponed. If passed, the resolution will increase the student programming fee from $45 a semester to $60 a semester, a 33 percent increase that would result in an additional $45,000 a year for SGA and other student … [Read more...] about SGA officers debate student fee increase for next school year