By Dylan Murphy Staff Writer The Super Bowl is known for its advertisements. Big names like Coke and Pepsi spend millions for mere seconds of airtime to brandish their new commercials. But what does our government use this golden time for? On this Sunday, during the Super Bowl presentation on Fox, the government turned its hatred of terrorism within its own borders. They did … [Read more...] about Feds anti-drug ads missing point
The View: You mean football is … finished?
Michael Hurlbut This year’s Super Bowl outcome proved what little knowledge I have when it comes to the game of football, which, if measured on a scale of one to 10, hovers somewhere between two and pi. Who’da thunk it? I claim shenanigans! Unfortunately, I missed the entire first half and most of the third quarter due to a J-Box run and a trip to Santa Barbara to pick up a … [Read more...] about The View: You mean football is … finished?
How can we help? Westphal says ‘fill the Fieldhouse’
By Paul WestphalContributing Writer “The basketball team has done their part. What can we (as students) do for them?” That was the gist of a Graphic editorial last week. We were pleased and flattered by it and welcome the opportunity to respond. Having beaten UCLA and USC (not to mention Loyola-Marymount) in the same season, we do own Los Angeles basketball. More important … [Read more...] about How can we help? Westphal says ‘fill the Fieldhouse’
Golf turns it up in desert
By Michael HurlbutAssistant Sports Editor In golf, tournaments often use a shotgun start to get all the players going at the same time, as each foursome starts on a different hole. Back in the old days, an actual shotgun was used to signal players to tee off. The Pepperdine men’s golf team gave the term new meaning this weekend as they shot themselves into third place at the … [Read more...] about Golf turns it up in desert
Trend in admissions moves decision dates earlier
By Michael Travis News Editor The geeks are in these days. Think back to the days of high school. Remember the pocket-protector wearing kid with big glasses who got straight As, who knew exactly where he wanted to go to college since age 10. Although none of the other kids knew it then, he was way ahead of the game. Those are the type of students today’s colleges are looking … [Read more...] about Trend in admissions moves decision dates earlier