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
Carr drives Joi into the arts
By Holli LeMarrStaff Writer Competition shouldn’t exist. We are all here to learn, to share and enjoy the gifts God has individually bestowed upon us. Joi Carr, a visiting professor of English literature, film studies and composition, believes these statements whole-heartedly. “It really frees you up to enjoy other people’s gifts when you view it as sharing instead of … [Read more...] about Carr drives Joi into the arts
Entertaining romance at dateless Pepperdine
By Christina LittlefieldA&E Editor “When Harry Met Sally” wins. It was the most quoted, most referenced movie in the Graphic informal, completely unscientific Valentine’s poll on what movies, love songs and other artistic mediums bring out the romantic side of Pepperdine students. Students nominated the classic romantic comedy starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan for best … [Read more...] about Entertaining romance at dateless Pepperdine