Finita la commedia (the end of the comedy) and thank God for it. The election is done and gone. Political zealotry is fading. Celebrations honoring Barack Obama's great victory have begun to subside. And conservative college students have finally begun to change their melodramatic Facebook statuses from something irrationally banal to proper collegiate banal. Yes "Moving to … [Read more...] about 'Yes we can' becomes 'can we really?'
Son of NBA vet carries legacy to Waves
Generally speaking the majority of parents have big expectations for their kids. With this comes the pressure to perform and succeed. No one knows this better than Mychel Thompson sophomore basketball player and son of 12-year NBA veteran Mychal Thompson. Growing up Mychel lived and breathed basketball and hoped that one day he could be playing for a Division 1 school. … [Read more...] about Son of NBA vet carries legacy to Waves
Positive U.S. image needed abroad
A record-setting 70 million-plus viewers tuned in to watch the 2008 presidential election returns last Tuesday both domestically and around the globe. Following the election of Barack Obama people across the world have celebrated what they believe is the induction of a new age in U.S. politics.At least for the time being the world sees the United States in an overwhelmingly … [Read more...] about Positive U.S. image needed abroad
Waves drown Otters 91-82
An exhibition to some the first regular season game under Tom Asbury to others. Either way you looked at it the men's basketball team needed the experience of their veterans and Asbury to help overcome a second half surge from Cal State Monterey Bay winning their first game of the season 91-82 at Firestone Fieldhouse.Sophomore swingman Mychel Thompson scored a career-high 25 … [Read more...] about Waves drown Otters 91-82
The 'Modern'ization of the theater program
The struggle to find a place in the world has provided a frequent perhaps obsessive struggle for young adults across the globe. The imminent search for big love and big money compels directors worldwide to create relatable musicals. Enter "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and its interlaced theme. From Julie Andrews to junior Jillian Lawson the Pepperdine Center for the Arts is taking … [Read more...] about The 'Modern'ization of the theater program