Scott TrevathanStaff Writer There are parts of sporting events that are just as natural as the games themselves. One of my favorite parts of attending any event that involves groups of men running around while throwing balls at each other is heckling the players. It is unfortunate that Texas Rangers relief pitcher Frank Francisco could not handle the taunting and decided to … [Read more...] about Give hecklers a break, not a metal chair
Canyon blaze quickly put out
Joann GroffNews Editor Ben Young / Photo EditorAfter scooping up water from the Pacific Ocean and flying over Pepperdine, a SuperScooper plane assists in the effort to put out a small fire near Cottontail Ranch on Las Virgines Road. Fire season has begun. The Los Angeles County Fire Department was dispatched at 1 p.m. yesterday to a fire near Cottontail Ranch in Malibu, located … [Read more...] about Canyon blaze quickly put out
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The Second Amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms, not the right to purchase and carry military-grade rapid killing machines. Cathrin AhrensContributing Writer On Sept. 13, Second Amendment defenders rejoiced as the sun set on the Assault Weapons Ban, which specifically made 19 weapons illegal, in addition to various other weapons possessing certain characteristics, … [Read more...] about 2004-09-23-pro.htm
Life in the Fast Lane
Lindsey BeseckerSports Editor Photos Courtesy of Bob Boughey Most children daydream about what they want to be when they grow up. Popular choices include becoming a firefighter, an astronaut, the president of the United States or a racecar driver. For Pepperdine senior Bob Boughey, commonly known as “Bangkok Bob” by those who close to him, his dream of becoming a Formula One … [Read more...] about Life in the Fast Lane
Random ThoughtsKerry is fumbling the ball
James RiswickAssociate Editor You probably didn’t notice, but last week was the first time in 32 consecutive issues of the Graphic that my Random Thoughts did not appear. Quite shocking and tragic I know, but fear not, they are back. • Before I share my first thought, let me just say that I will be voting for John Kerry in November because I think he will do a better job than … [Read more...] about Random ThoughtsKerry is fumbling the ball