Jessica BlackstockStaff Writer I must admit that figuring out this week’s topic was a bit of a struggle. Having just gotten back from Spring Break, I was having a hard time finding something of substance to discuss. But just in the nick of time I found my topic. It was as if the clouds opened up and a light shone down into the mail room as my friend opened his mailbox last week … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s tuition increases faster than diploma value
Senate gets tough on athletes
James RiswickStaff Writer They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If it wasn’t for the tell-tale earring and bad attitude, it would be hard to tell just by looking at pictures of him that the ginormous Barry Bonds of today is the same player who broke into the big leagues in the late 1980s. How can somebody get so big? The answer must be steroids. Or compare a picture of … [Read more...] about Senate gets tough on athletes
SGA does much more than “splurge for jackets”
J.D. DilborneContributing Writer In the last edition of the Graphic, I was dismayed to see an article implying that Pepperdine’s Student Government Association (SGA) has not been responsibly spending the budget it is allocated (for use to benefit the student body). Apparently, Jessica Blackstock had decided to investigate how SGA chooses to spend the approximately $150,000 it … [Read more...] about SGA does much more than “splurge for jackets”
50 Cent hits new low on ‘Massacre’
David TesicA&E Assistant 50 Cent has been all over the place musically, but it has been a long time since he went solo. After releasing “Get Rich or Die Tryin” in 2003, he teamed up with G-Unit and released “Beg for Mercy” later that year. Then he promoted each G-Unit member individually and just two months ago he released The Game’s debut album. Now, after more than two … [Read more...] about 50 Cent hits new low on ‘Massacre’
Norman gives soulful show
Maya MinwaryContributing Writer When Bebo Norman first came to Pepperdine, he was just an opening act for Caedmon’s Call. But his music became an instant hit among the crowds. Perhaps it was his smooth and mellow voice or his ability to charm the audience. Whatever the reason, Bebo has been asked to perform at Pepperdine several times. After a one-year hiatus, Bebo returned to … [Read more...] about Norman gives soulful show