Pepperdine's athletic director addresses new NCAA rules that may come under the scrutiny of Congress.By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor Bob Timmons is a man of dreams. He has held a vision in his head for almost 40 years, and despite little progress, is as passionate about his convictions now as he was as a young track and field coach at the University of Kentucky. Timmons … [Read more...] about Creating an athletes’ bill of rights
New state university opens in Camarillo
By Kim OberhamerStaff Writer California State University Channel Islands opened Aug. 26 as Ventura County's first public four-year university, beginning what some see as a blessing and others as competition. CSUCI is a miracle for those who have hoped for a four-year university in Ventura County for more than 30 years. For nearby schools, such as University of California Santa … [Read more...] about New state university opens in Camarillo
Ballin’: NBA is sure to entertain
By Kyle JorreySports Editor Thank goodness for the return of the NBA. How did we survive without it? What, without my daily supply of cornrows, sneaker commercials and Bill Walton wisdom, I don’t know how I ever got by. In less than one week, the showcase of NBA highlights and stories have been so intriguing they sparsely resemble a popular Broadway performance. Complete … [Read more...] about Ballin’: NBA is sure to entertain
Con: Gun registration doesn’t equal confiscation, but proving it without spin isn’t easy
By James RiswickOpinions editor In “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” there is a scene where Indy is surrounded by hundreds of cups and goblets and must discern which one is the desired Holy Grail. Searching for reliable information on guns and gun control is similar to this. There is an endless supply of information pertaining to this subject on the Internet, yet trusting … [Read more...] about Con: Gun registration doesn’t equal confiscation, but proving it without spin isn’t easy
Golf team shows its prestige
By Angela SumnerStaff Writer After a sixth place finish at The Prestige last year, a tournament hosted by Stanford University, the No. 22 ranked Pepperdine men’s golf team came out this year expecting a better turn out. And that’s just what they got this past weekend, finishing third out of 18 in a very competitive field. Pepperdine posted a final round score of 873, … [Read more...] about Golf team shows its prestige