AIRAN SCRUBYStaff Writer Though Gov. Arnold Schwarzen egger hopes to be back for a second term in office, recent polls suggest that Californians may be saying “hasta la vista” to their celebrity governor. Schwarzenegger’s approval rating stands at 31 percent, according to a San Jose State University poll taken in September, a new low for the body-building actor turned … [Read more...] about Gov. sinks in poll ratings
Woods’ magic paces team
JANE LEESports Assistant Her teammate said, “It’s been like watching a magic show.” That may be the best way to describe senior Megan Woods’ performance on the Pepperdine women’s soccer team over the past four years. “You never know what she is going to pull out of her bag of tricks next,” teammate and friend senior Jenna Fodor said. In her fourth and final season, Woods has … [Read more...] about Woods’ magic paces team
State disputes trademark name
AIRAN SCRUBYStaff Writer A revitalized Malibu Pier will be open to the public in the summer, but trademark disputes have cast doubts on what the pier may be called. Though the pier has been called by the same name for decades, the owner of an Internet-based company has taken steps to trademark the name as his intellectual property. The state is fighting businessman Stephen … [Read more...] about State disputes trademark name
Sternly dictating NBA culture
BEN YOUNGStaff Writer Uh-oh. Fire up the brute squad because Stern is at it again. No, not Howard Stern. NBA Commissioner David Stern. I suppose there could be a correlation between him and Howard, though it is a slim one at best. Think of David as Howard’s older, very dorky cousin. You know, the one that every family has and no family is really proud to claim. The one who … [Read more...] about Sternly dictating NBA culture
Pep runs to solid finish in Fullerton
MARC CHOQUETTEStaff Writer While the dreary weather this weekend may have ruined plans for that barbecue bash, the Pepperdine cross country teams were enjoying the fine running conditions, finishing second among collegiate teams for both the men’s and women’s races Friday in Fullerton. The women’s side was led by junior Tarrah Crowley, who finished 19th out of 85 runners and … [Read more...] about Pep runs to solid finish in Fullerton