Pep swimmers kick off their season in a big way by grabbing first place at Wave Malibu Invitational. By Sarah Irvin Staff Writer Backstroke, breaststroke and diving. These are just a few events that the Pepperdine women’s swimming and diving teams dominated as they kicked off their 2003 season quest for the West Coast Conference championship. The Waves hosted the first … [Read more...] about Break out your cap and goggles
What Schwarzenegger’s victory means for Bush and Boxer in 2004
By James Riswick News Editor As the dust begins to settle from California’s whirlwind gubernatorial recall election, political analysts are predicting Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger’s victory over Gray Davis could send shock waves throughout the California Republican Party and even all the way to the White House. The Republican actor-turned-politician won a convincing … [Read more...] about What Schwarzenegger’s victory means for Bush and Boxer in 2004
Is dialogue on homosexuality appropriate at Pepperdine?
By Brent Russo Contributing Writer Convocation never does much for me. I have had my fill of hyper-enthusiastic Christian singing troupes, middle-aged men’s advice on relationships, aristocratic ceremonies and the general rehashing of Church of Christ doctrine. I have even had my fill of Holocaust survivors. Occasionally, however, a Convocation offers something progressive – … [Read more...] about Is dialogue on homosexuality appropriate at Pepperdine?
Texas thunder
Look out world, Pepperdine guard Terrance Johsno, and his distinct Southern style, is ready to put Waves basketball on the map. By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor In the day and age of “trash talk,” where athletes constantly jaw back at one another with insults and taunts during the course of a game, Terrance Johnson seems more content just letting his basketball skills speak for … [Read more...] about Texas thunder
Davis passes bills, appoints judges before leaving office
By Melissa Overbeck Staff Writer Gov. Gray Davis signed more than 884 bills into law and made more than 20 appointments to state courts and boards since losing the recall election, despite protests from Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Republican Party. The laws include some important changes in consumer privacy, gay rights and environmental protection. Davis acted in … [Read more...] about Davis passes bills, appoints judges before leaving office