By Andrea BandaAssistant Opinions Editor One morning during early October, I turned the television on to CNN to listen to the news as I ironed my clothes and made breakfast. News of the first sniper shooting in the Washington, D.C. area had just hit and dominated coverage for a little over an hour. I had the television on for a little over an hour, and the only news I heard … [Read more...] about There’s no news like sniper news
Water polo sweeps season series with Gauchos
By Erica SigmanStaff Writer Sophomore utility man Jesse Smith scored four goals Saturday for the Waves, helping them climb to the top of their conference. No. 6 ranked Pepperdine defeated, No. 12 University of California Santa Barbara 8-6, putting the Waves in first place in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation standings. This was the third time the Waves met and beat the … [Read more...] about Water polo sweeps season series with Gauchos
Professors debate U.S. attack on Iraq
By Laurie BabinskiEditor in Chief As the latest United States resolution against Iraq hits the floor of the United Nations for last-minute debate and a final Security Council vote that may come today, the debate rages over whether the United States should wait for the support of the U.N. or go it alone and attack Iraq. And while the debate rages in international circles, two … [Read more...] about Professors debate U.S. attack on Iraq
Staff Editorial: Giving credit where credit is due
The Graphic editorial staff would like to take a moment to recognize the accomplishments of many individuals on campus who are making this university a better place to be as well as point out some areas where we could use a little improvement. The staff is proud to be a part of a No. 47 nationally ranked university and want to give credit where credit is due. At the same time, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Giving credit where credit is due
Waves finish fourth at conference
By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer It all came down to one race, a matter of mere minutes, in exchange for a season of sweat and hard work. Since the first meet, Head Coach Dick Kampmann had said every race, every practice was just a preparation for conference. With that pressure on their shoulders, the men's and women's cross country teams headed to Belmont this past weekend … [Read more...] about Waves finish fourth at conference