By Kent Eckhardt Contributing Writer “So where are these weapons?” I don’t know. But when these critics say “they never existed,” I expect answers on how all these claims ever existed. So what about that massive four-foot high stack of CIA documents (submitted to Congress last June as validation) detailing all the CIA’s probing of Saddam’s weapons, those British dossiers, … [Read more...] about Clear evidence of weapons reveals war was the answer
Frosh runner paces women to third place at conference meet
By Rosy Banks Assistant Living Editor Pepperdine’s women’s cross country team earned an impressive third place at the West Coast Conference Championships Saturday in Belmont, Calif., with freshman Tarrah Crowley leading in 18:59 for 14th place in the 5k. The Pepperdine’s men’s cross country team finished in fifth place in the eight-team race, which was lower than expected … [Read more...] about Frosh runner paces women to third place at conference meet
Hang on! It’s time for a Convo overhaul
By James Riswick News Editor I’m getting to my whit’s end. After nearly two and a half years of morning Convocation, I’ve had enough. Truth be told, my first Convo in August 2001 was enough for me, but with each passing week, the trek down to the Fieldhouse is growing more and more wearisome. Now I’m not talking about the physical task of walking down John Tyler Drive from … [Read more...] about Hang on! It’s time for a Convo overhaul
Bevy of balers try to fill void at center
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor It’s been almost a year now since Pepperdine center Will Kimble’s heart condition forced him to walk away from the game, and the Waves have yet to find a proper replacement. Last season, playing without a true center, the team was continually beat up on the boards and on the inside by the bigger and stronger teams in the conference like Gonzaga and … [Read more...] about Bevy of balers try to fill void at center
Car crash takes young man’s leg, not his spirit
After drunk driving accident, Oaks Christian junior returns to his school and church. By JJ Bowman Associate Editor The sight of an injured student returning to the stands of a high school football game to wild cheers and a standing ovation may be cliché in the movies. For Oaks Christian student Michael Rivas, a junior, who received such an ovation weeks after losing his leg … [Read more...] about Car crash takes young man’s leg, not his spirit