MARC CHOQUETEStaff Writer Despite all the scary costumes over Halloween weekend, there was probably nothing scarier for the Pepperdine cross country squad than the sight of Portland getting off the bus at the West Coast Conference championships last weekend in Belmont, Calif. The University of Portland squad dominated the proceedings and took first for both the men’s and … [Read more...] about Cross country stumbles at WCCs
Election raises crucial issues
AIRAN SCRUBYNews Assistant Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger called a statewide special election in June, allowing Californians to vote on eight ballot measures to change state law. Though elections are traditionally held in even-numbered years, and an election already is scheduled for June 2006, the governor said the issues presented in the special election are too pressing to be … [Read more...] about Election raises crucial issues
Seniors challenge LMU, class
ELIZABETH GUITENStaff Writer The rivalry between Pepperdine and Loyola Marymount University will extend off the courts and playing fields tomorrow with the launch of the Senior Challenge Web site. This year, Senior Challenge, which seeks to raise money for a gift to Pepperdine, will pit the senior classes from both schools against each other in an effort to get all soon-to-be … [Read more...] about Seniors challenge LMU, class
Lessons from a Calvary Christian education
ANDREW RICHDALEStaff Writer It was another day at Calvary Christian Academy. I was the 12-year-old middle school student wearing a white, CCA-monogrammed polo, who sat through the monotony of chapel on an overcast Thursday morning. The predictable three-point sermon was given, the one where we realized just how bad we were. The fires of hell were scared into us, just enough so … [Read more...] about Lessons from a Calvary Christian education
Girls can be fans, too
JANE LEESports Assistant So here’s the thing. I’m a girl, and I’m a sports fan. I really don’t try to be a sports fan. It’s just pretty much always been a part of who I am. When I was a baby, I would sit in my swing and watch basketball with my dad, but rather than dozing off to sleep like most babies would, my eyes would follow the ball back and forth as it went up and down … [Read more...] about Girls can be fans, too