Kyle JorreySports Editor Like millions of other Americans, I grew up wanting to be a professional athlete. More specifically, a running back in the NFL. Every day and every night I would dream about scoring a touchdown to win the Super Bowl, or winning the league’s Most Valuable Player award. Yeah, I know it sounds silly, but let me tell you, I used to own those recess games on … [Read more...] about Ballin’: Confession of a sports dreamer
Film minor coming soon to a classroom near you
By David SchlaisStaff Writer It’s been a long haul, but Professor Dr. Michael Gose has pulled it together. Gose started pushing to introduce the film minor into Pepperdine’s curriculum back in 1986. Gose said that since the introduction of his “Social Science in Films” course in 1987, he’s seen an overwhelming student response to the study of film. Years later, with help from … [Read more...] about Film minor coming soon to a classroom near you
Japan likes U.S. culture, not attitude
By Toyonori AbeContributing Writer “O’er the land of the free…” When I heard the American national anthem in small, but beautiful Victory Field in Indianapolis, sky dyed a fiery red by the sunset, I was excited that I had arrived in the United States at last. Like many Japanese, I dreamed of living in America for several years. Japan is heavily influenced by American culture, … [Read more...] about Japan likes U.S. culture, not attitude
Huntington Beach bans airplane ads
Ordinance aimed at protecting safety and welfare of residents and tourists sparks controversy.By Kim OberhamerStaff Writer The Huntington Beach City Council passed the first ordinance banning plane advertising at beaches in the continental United States, beginning what many observers believe will be the first of a tidal wave of ordinances up and down the coast. The ordinance … [Read more...] about Huntington Beach bans airplane ads
Big Glen takes L.A.
Glen McGowan, Pepperdine forward and California native, explains how he’s become the Waves’ biggest attraction.By Kyle JorreySports Editor With around eight minutes remaining in last year’s Pepperdine men’s basketball home game against the rival Gonzaga Bulldogs, the ball landed in the hands of Waves’ forward Glen McGowan, who had positioned himself at the top of the … [Read more...] about Big Glen takes L.A.