I start most mornings the right way— after falling out of bed at 8:30 a.m. I stumble into the kitchen and pour myself a bowl of Frosted Flakes Lucky Charms or if I feel the need for something healthy that day Raisin Bran. Then eager for my daily intake of sports news I flip on ESPN and try to pay attention in my half-awake state (because let's face it anything before 10 … [Read more...] about Final farewell to an NFL great
Violence brews on the open seas
"Whale Wars"— it's an inconsequential Animal Planet show chronicling a miniature war that rages on the bottom half of the world's seas. For years the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has sent ships deep into the Southern Hemisphere to combat the alleged whaling that is conducted by the Japanese non-profit Institute of Cetacean Research. The frequent confrontations … [Read more...] about Violence brews on the open seas
The Graphic's guide to Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day (or Singles Awareness Day) is right around the corner and the Pepperdine student body once again turns to the Graphic for dreamy date ideas helpful hints and a distraction from the date on the calendar.Whether you're in a relationship single and seeking or content being alone here are tips for stress-free Valentine's Day plans for every situation. The fun may … [Read more...] about The Graphic's guide to Valentine's Day
Successful home opener good sign for spring season
In its 2010 spring season home opener the Pepperdine women's tennis team defeated Rice University at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center on Sunday Feb. 7 5-2. The Waves (2-3) will not have another home match until early March.Sunday's matchup began with three doubles matches. Anamika Bhargava and Marie Zalameda played together but fell to their Rice counterparts … [Read more...] about Successful home opener good sign for spring season
Sweatshop T-shirts raise controversy
Throughout time the idea of justice has been reshaped and redefined as the quest to know more has washed away our ignorance. A hundred years ago the idea of children being trafficked in our own country was far from the headlines; 50 years ago no one cared if his or her car refrigerator and pencil sharpener were "going green"; 10 years ago no one imagined 100000 people would … [Read more...] about Sweatshop T-shirts raise controversy