KRISTEN ROBERTSON Staff Writer A large satellite truck sits prominently outside Pepperdine’s School of Law, transforming part of the library into a makeshift studio complete with cameras, microphones and stage lights. Is yet another movie featuring Pepperdine’s gorgeous campus being filmed? Nothing quite so glamorous, but for those interested in politics, it houses something … [Read more...] about Law dean stars on TV
Pepperdine alumnus’ success helps program
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Jason Gore is a hot name on the PGA Tour. The Pepperdine alumnus made himself famous with a brilliant showing at the U.S. Open earlier this year. He continued his hot streak on the Nationwide Tour and became a PGA Tour player full time earlier this month. This past week, Gore won his first event on the PGA Tour. He has become a fan favorite on the tour … [Read more...] about Pepperdine alumnus’ success helps program
Computers in MCAT’s future
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