ANNA KINGStaff Writer Starting in April 2007, the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), a major factor in the medical school admission process, will change from a pencil-and-paper test to a solely computer-administered exam. With only two more opportunities to take the traditional pencil-and-paper test, college freshmen and sophomores will be the ones to tackle the first … [Read more...] about Computers in MCAT’s future
A fantasy football addict confesses
GARRETT WAIT Sports Editor I can already picture the dreaded situation in my head. It’s a couple of years from now, and I’m sitting in a room filled with a bunch of men, some younger than me, some older. They all look to me and the room goes quiet. That’s when I stand up and say the words I never thought I’d say: “Hi, I’m Garrett, and I’m a fantasy sports addict.” Just a few … [Read more...] about A fantasy football addict confesses
Punk band picks on KWVS
AIRAN SCRUBYStaff Writer Photo courtesy Vagrant Records Peppperdine’s prudish reputation was the topic of discussion during an MTV interview with a well-known punk band in May, though Pepperdine radio station KWVS is singing a different tune. Alkaline Trio, which released its sixth album this summer, claimed that Pepperdine’s radio station refused to play songs from its new … [Read more...] about Punk band picks on KWVS
Men’s club soccer falls to San Diego State
JANE LEESports assistant The Pepperdine men’s club soccer team lost a 2-0 lead in the second half as they were defeated 3-2 by San Diego State University in their first match of the season Saturday afternoon. The match proved to be extremely physical with more than five players with yellow cards, two fights on the field, two Pepperdine fans being tossed out and a serious … [Read more...] about Men’s club soccer falls to San Diego State
Ocean swells, surfers rejoice
LISA CUMBIEArt Editor Large swells generated from the South Pacific created a wall of waves Thursday, Sept. 15 through Sunday for Southern California beaches. They fulfilled surfers’ dreams while haunting beachfront homeowner’s nightmares. One week ago, the National Weather Service issued a high-surf advisory alert for south-facing coastal waters, drawing the eye of surfers. … [Read more...] about Ocean swells, surfers rejoice