By JJ Bowman Associate Editor Southern California fire watching may have surpassed “The Joe Schmo Show,” “Newlyweds” and “Kobe vs. Shaq 2: Rape of Honor” as the best reality television. The intensity of the fires and the anguish involved for people fleeing their houses-turned kindling has produced incredible drama. The fires even managed to overshadow one of the ugliest attacks … [Read more...] about A small ($87 billion) price to pay for freedom
Schlapbach returns to winner’s circle
By Christine Paulson Staff Writer Hardly living up to their expectations, the women’s tennis team played in the Omni Hotel Regional Championships in San Diego last weekend with only a single player advancing past the second round. “We fell a little short of the strength we have,” Head Coach Gualberto Escudero said. “We had an average showing.” Playing well, sophomore … [Read more...] about Schlapbach returns to winner’s circle
Crime statistics show increase in DUIs
By Joann Groff Assistant News Editor The 2002 Pepperdine crime report is in, and not surprisingly, the campus looks as safe as ever. While skimming the short list of offenses, it becomes increasingly clear that the Department of Public Safety is cracking down — the number of arrests is on the rise. There were zero arrests recorded in the year 2000, despite almost 90 referrals … [Read more...] about Crime statistics show increase in DUIs
HIV infection soars, yet AIDS threat ‘isn’t a problem’
By Jordan Morris Perspectives Editor Most of us cannot pretend to remember the chaotic outbreak of AIDS in the early 1980s, when the world was thrown into an international neurosis. Nor can most of us pretend to understand the devastation the disease wreaks on its victims — the marauding of the immune system, closely followed by untimely social and physical deaths. After all, … [Read more...] about HIV infection soars, yet AIDS threat ‘isn’t a problem’
Matthies nets 400th; streak hits 15
By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor The No. 5 Pepperdine women’s volleyball team extended its winning streak to 15 matches this weekend after winning games against No. 16 University of San Diego — which also gave Head Coach Nina Matthies her 400th career victory — and No. 12 Santa Clara. The Waves begin the second half of conference play on Friday with a match at St. … [Read more...] about Matthies nets 400th; streak hits 15