Maybe Tom Petty had it right after all. I really was free free fallin'. The idea of voluntarily jumping out of a plane at approximately 14000 feet is kind of absurd. Every logical thought would go against said actions — which is precisely what makes it so exciting. This past Sunday I embarked on an adventure that can only be described as indescribable — cliché I know. Those … [Read more...] about Adrenaline rush takes student 14000 feet into the sky
Basketball in Review
The 11-18 men's basketball team 5-7 in Conference play has fared inconsistently this season. Most recently following the suspension of Keion Bell and Jonathan Dupre the Waves lost 82-79 against Loyola Marymount Wednesday Feb. 16 at LMU. Correction: A previous version of this article which also appears in the print version of the Graphic incorrectly stated that Tanner Kerry was … [Read more...] about Basketball in Review
Pepperdine takes a bite of the Apple
Two Pepperdine faculty members presented research titled "To iPad or Not to iPad: A Qualitative Study to Learn More About the iPad's Potential to Impact Learning Across Varying Disciplines" at the annual EDUCAUSE conference in Washington D.C Monday Feb. 14. The findings were the result of part one of a three-term study that began this fall involving approximately 160 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine takes a bite of the Apple
Letter to the Editor: Why I need hugs
In the slightly edited words of Jack Black in "School of Rock I like to hug — is that a crime?" Common sense laughs and says no but last issue's article on hug abuse would say otherwise. Since when has hugging become a crime? Well apparently since the newly elected hug police Brendan Fereday started writing tickets. In his article Fereday states that … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Why I need hugs
Philanthropy night of fun raises funds
Students feasted their eyes and stomachs on Wednesday Feb. 16 to enjoy Alpha Phi's philanthropy. Pepperdine sorority Alpha Phi held Eat Your Heart Out their annual philanthropy in the Waves Café which gave students the opportunity to enjoy Bucca di Beppo as well as homemade desserts made by sorority members. All proceeds will go to the Alpha Phi Foundation which is … [Read more...] about Philanthropy night of fun raises funds