By Michael TravisNews Editor Pepperdine and condoms don’t mix. At least, that is what administrators believe. Last year’s debate about whether the Student Health Center should make contraceptives available for students, published in the Graphic, has led to a decision to ban the sale of condoms on campus. “In the past, condoms were available at the Student Health Center,” said … [Read more...] about Condoms no longer available
Staff Editorial: Feel sorry for the Zags? Think again
When the camera flashed to the various teams that just learned they had been invited to the NCAA basketball tournament, the players were all smiles, jumping up in celebration. Including our Pepperdine Waves. All but one team: Gonzaga. When the CBS cameras showed the Spokane team there were boos and frowns. Coach Mark Few was scowling. Gonzaga, it seems, didn’t like its No. 6 … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Feel sorry for the Zags? Think again
Almost famous
By Stacy HannahStaff Writer Pepperdine alum George Gordon and his fellow Los Angelinos have taken their once fledgling rock band on tour in hopes of obtaining the zenith of a musician’s career — a prestigious record deal. They have a sound style that has been compared by rock journalists and fans alike to U2, Pearl Jam and Radiohead. They work day jobs and morph into their … [Read more...] about Almost famous
Calendar
CONCERTS March 25 • Sara Banta, Piano at Raitt Recital Hall March 14 • Barry Manilow at The Grove of Anaheim • Robin Williams Live at the Universal Amphitheatre March 15 • Rob Zombie, Sinisstar, The Damned at Cox Arena March 16 • Richard Thompson at the Irvine Barclay Theatre • Rob Zombie, Sinisstar, The Damned at the Universal Amphitheatre • Young Dubliners at House of Blues, … [Read more...] about Calendar
Banta brings it up an octave
By Holli LeMarrStaff Writer “In all of my teaching, parenting and living, I would like to be remembered as helping others to enjoy life with the enrichment of music.” Those were the words of pianist Sara Banta, recently promoted to a full music professorship at Pepperdine. “Music is another dimension,” Banta added. “It speaks in languages well beyond words.” Banta began playing … [Read more...] about Banta brings it up an octave