One athlete relives the day when he learned he could never play the sport he loves again.By Kyle JorreySports Editor Tuesday Nov. 26 started like so many other days in Pepperdine junior Will Kimble’s life. He woke up in the morning, strapped on his shoes and went to play basketball. But Kimble doesn’t really “play” basketball, not in the sense of your average athlete, … [Read more...] about It can all change in a heartbeat
Coastal Commission loses huge court battle
By Michael TravisEditor in Chief The controversial California Coastal Commission may have finally been placed in legal checkmate after a long game of political power chess with its often-disgruntled opponents, the property owners and cities along the state’s coastline. On Dec. 30, a state Court of Appeals found the commission in violation of the separation of powers doctrine … [Read more...] about Coastal Commission loses huge court battle
AthleteOfTheWeek: Calle Hansen
SPORT - Tennis HEIGHT - 6’5” POSITION - Single/Doubles WHAT HE DID - Junior Calle Hansen went undefeated in two singles matches this weekend, outplaying Cal Poly’s Davey Jones and St. Mary’s Thomas Burgemeister in straight sets He also won both of his doubles matches in helping lead the team to victories against both of its opponents. OFF THE COURT - The 23-year-old … [Read more...] about AthleteOfTheWeek: Calle Hansen
Does digital piracy damage the industry?
Con: Entertainment executives exaggerate the problem of music downloading.By Michael TravisEditor in Chief By this time, we’ve all heard the notorious name “Napster” and realize its implications. We’ve also all heard all of the legal and ethical arguments against downloading digital music. Several music moguls and musicians have engaged in a crusade to eradicate file-sharing … [Read more...] about Does digital piracy damage the industry?
Claim 2 Fame: Alum learns no dream is too high
By Darcy HickeyA&E Assistant Pepperdine alumnus Cory Martin is living the dream he didn’t know he wanted. After graduating from Pepperdine in 2001, Martin heard about an opening in a Christian singing group that he had grown up admiring, Acappella. He decided to send in an audition tape for fun, not expecting anything to come of it. One month later, Martin was asked to … [Read more...] about Claim 2 Fame: Alum learns no dream is too high