With the debates in full swing, it's time to turn down the volume on what others have to say about the election and decide for yourself. Melissa OverbeckAssistant Perspectives Editor For months, American citizens have been flooded with information about the presidential candidates. Both candidates’ backgrounds and political records have been discussed and criticized on the … [Read more...] about 2004-10-07-intro.htm
College football fever: Catch it
Sports Inticer Garrett WaitSports Assistant So after nearly two-and-a-half years at Pepperdine, I finally realized what was lacking from our Saturdays on campus. A college football team. Of course I knew we didn’t have a football team when I first came to Pepperdine, but I didn’t feel the loss until I went to Saturday’s UCLA-San Diego State game and saw what a football team … [Read more...] about College football fever: Catch it
Star Wars: Attack of the Terrible Prequels
/James RiswickAssociate Editor I’m not a huge “Star Wars” fan. Although I certainly enjoy the movies, I’m nowhere near the point of standing in line for three days dressed like Chewbacca. OK, now that the declaration of non-dorkdom has been noted, let me say that George Lucas needs to apologize to the world. The first three “Star Wars” films have finally made it to DVD, and we … [Read more...] about Star Wars: Attack of the Terrible Prequels
Waves leave NorCal tournament with split
Men's Water Polo Garrett WaitSports Assistant Andrea Barrett / Staff PhotographerSenior France Denk fights for possession of the ball during the Wasko Tournament. The Pepperdine men’s water polo team split on each day of competition at the NorCal Tournament on Saturday and Sunday in Stockton, Calif. The ninth-ranked Waves stayed at .500 for the season with an overall record of … [Read more...] about Waves leave NorCal tournament with split
Taking it back to the old school
Lindsey BeseckerSports Editor Photo Courtesy of Eric Foote Midnight. Fairytales make it out to be a magical hour. It starts a day. It ends a night. Military time hits zero. For college basketball fans, midnight has another importance – it is one half of Midnight Madness.According to Sports Illustrated, Midnight Madness originated with former Maryland coach Lefty Driesell, who … [Read more...] about Taking it back to the old school