By JJ Bowman Associate Editor “Oedipus is traveling to Thebes at 2.81 kilometers per hour. King Laius left for Thebes from the same spot 18 hours before, and he is traveling at .47 kph. Assuming Thebes is 52 kilometers from their starting point, how far will Oedipus be from Thebes before he fulfills the awful prophesy of Tiresias and kills his own father?” Welcome to the new … [Read more...] about Adding up Great Books reform
Battle for L.A. begins
By Erica Sigman Staff Writer After the WASKO tournament, the players of the Pepperdine men’s water polo team left this past weekend with even more confidence and anticipation for the upcoming season. Saturday’s practice tournament gave the team a realistic preview of the battle between three Los Angeles-area teams. The tournament was comprised of scrimmage competitions … [Read more...] about Battle for L.A. begins
Oh, Canada
Our northern neighbor surmounts old stereotypes .By Rudabeh Shahbazi Assistant Perspectives Editor Some people know the second largest country in the world for its breathtaking landscapes, natural resources, tolerance and diversity. But more often in the United States, my peers meet the knowledge of my Canadian citizenship with mockery. Clearly, as the American logic goes, … [Read more...] about Oh, Canada
Soviet sports secrets: Declassified
A former cog in the once-powerful Soviet athletic machine visits Pepperdine. By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Dr. Sergei Beliaev, a native of Russia, has a different way of looking at athletes. Where others see flaws and weaknesses, he sees untapped potential waiting to be unlocked by the secrets of the human body. Beliaev is a sports scientist. Beliaev, who visited a … [Read more...] about Soviet sports secrets: Declassified
Better living through gadgetry
By Peter Celauro A&E Editor When Harvard University opened its doors in 1636 and became America’s first institution of higher learning, it was deeply rooted in the practices and times of the 17th century. Untroubled by today’s technology and the hurrying and worrying it spawned, students of yore enjoyed the calming peace and quiet of nature, and their lives were centered … [Read more...] about Better living through gadgetry