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
Hutcheson dismissed from SGA
SGA President Jason Palmer said the decision was his, but the Programming Board chair has a much different view. By Virginia Thomas News Assistant A member of the Student Government Association made perhaps the most controversial SGA decision of the year last Wednesday. As of Oct. 29, Jimmy Hutcheson is no longer the Programming Board Chair of SGA. But SGA members disagree … [Read more...] about Hutcheson dismissed from SGA
Advice from the director’s chair
Stan Cahill has already made numerous appearances on television and in movies. Now, the star is teaching Pep’s actors the ropes. By Jen Clay A&E Assistant Los-Angeles based actor Stan Cahill may be best known for his guest-starring roles on such popular television shows as “Judging Amy” and “The Drew Carey Show,” but his newfound role as Pepperdine professor has proved … [Read more...] about Advice from the director’s chair