By Nick Mah Apocalypse watch: A couple updates for you. Bush, after proposing the biggest hike in defense spending since Reagan (think Star Wars), is pushing legislation that could overturn Roe v. Wade (think abortion), and is finalizing plans to depose Saddam Hussein, despite opposing pressure from the rest of the world (think Hitler?). Frightening, isn’t it? Yes, it seems … [Read more...] about Better beware, the apocalypse is upon us
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U.S. sweeps mens’ snowboarding medals PARK CITY — The U.S. claimed its first Winter Olympics medals sweep in 46 years on Monday with wins in the halfpipe snowboarding competition. Ross Powers, Danny Kass and J.J. Thomas claimed the medals in front of a crowd of 30,000 in Salt Lake City. This year’s sweep marks the second time in history that the U.S. swept the medals in a … [Read more...] about National Scene
Blaze injures 1, damages building
By Laurie Babinski Editor in Chief An electrical fire at the Center for Communication and Business, now nearing completion after more than a year of construction, injured one worker and shut down Seaver Drive between main campus and President’s Drive for two hours Wednesday. The fire was reported to the Department of Public Safety at 9:59 a.m. in a panel inside the center’s … [Read more...] about Blaze injures 1, damages building
Mayor Hahn could use a lesson in race relations
By J. Douglas StevensStaff Writer Last week Los Angeles mayor James Hahn kicked off Black History Month by officially announcing his decision not to support the reappointment of police Chief Bernard Parks, much to the chagrin of African-American constituents. Hahn voiced his dissatisfaction with Parks’ handling of three major issues: police reform, recruitment and retention, … [Read more...] about Mayor Hahn could use a lesson in race relations
Pep blows Tulane away
By Steve PinkertonStaff Writer The Pepperdine baseball team travels to Hawaii for a four-game series this weekend, bolstered by its recent series victory over Tulane University that included an almost unbelievable 30-21 victory on Saturday. The Waves knew what they needed to do to beat Tulane last weekend. Namely, they needed to start hitting, and the younger players had to … [Read more...] about Pep blows Tulane away