By Drew HoffStaff Writer NCAA officials did the right thing. They decided to carry on with the NCAA basketball tournaments despite an ongoing war. This American and Coalition campaign against the brutal regime in Iraq has brought seriousness and awareness to every person that carries pride for their nation or a concern for freedom. War started March 19. North Carolina … [Read more...] about Why America needs the Madness
Ballin’: From the football field to the battlefield
By Kyle JorreySports Editor For the most part, I can say I love writing a sports column. As I have explained in my previous dabblings, it is a job that I consider myself lucky to have, as it allows a normal human being like myself to publicly display random thoughts and opinions regardless of their merit or sensibility. But on weeks such as this one, I’d rather hand the … [Read more...] about Ballin’: From the football field to the battlefield
Palmer edges out Nespoli for SGA top spot
Jason Palmer takes 52 percent of vote versus opponent’s 48 percent in Wednesday’s runoff.By Crystal LuongNews Assistant In the final stretch of the Student Government Association elections yesterday, candidate Jason Palmer narrowly edged out Guiseppe Nespoli for president. Palmer walked away with 52 percent of the votes while Nespoli took 48 percent. Palmer was surprised … [Read more...] about Palmer edges out Nespoli for SGA top spot
Still stuck in the middle
By Michael TravisEditor in Chief The mediocre play continues. Pepperdine’s men’s golf team completed its last tournament with a sixth-place finish at the 16-team Oregon Duck Invitational in Eugene, Ore. Pepperdine, ranked No. 22 nationally by Golfweek magazine, finished the tournament with a score of 880, which was 21 strokes short of the leaders. “I think we are gaining … [Read more...] about Still stuck in the middle
Tearing it up ‘Down South’
By Kyle JorreySports Editor Maybe all the Pepperdine men’s tennis team needed was a change of scenery. This past weekend, riding a five-match losing streak and feeling desperate for a win, the Waves journeyed south of the Mason Dixon Line to take on athletic powerhouses Duke and Georgia, rated No. 9 and No. 17 respectively. Sensing it could be a turning point in its season, … [Read more...] about Tearing it up ‘Down South’