SCOTT LAWRENCEStaff Writer Injuries are an inevitable occurrence in the world of sports. Some can sideline athletes for life, while others may only give them a bruise. But, whether people like it or not, they just happen. Six games into the ’06 fall season, Waves soccer star Samantha Hire became yet another athlete stripped from participating in the sport she loved. Hire … [Read more...] about Senior beats injury to shine on field
People & Their Pets: Grant Harling and Jelly Bean
KATE SCHWARTZStaff Writer Editors Note: The Graphic acknowledges the Smart Car is not actually a pet. However, for some, it functions as such. So, your car is about the same size as some people’s dogs. How does that make you feel? Well, I think its cool. I can park in half a spot on campus. Do you almost consider your car a pet? Oh sure, why not? Does your Smart Car have a … [Read more...] about People & Their Pets: Grant Harling and Jelly Bean
Iranian conflict hits home
OMID HEIDARIStaff Writer The most recent round of presidential debates brought to the forefront our nation’s struggle with Middle Eastern relations. Not only are we hesitant to sit at the same table of our enemies in order to lay the foundations for a road to peace, but many of us are still uncomfortable in daily interactions with people of Middle Eastern descent. My father … [Read more...] about Iranian conflict hits home
Behind the Scenes with John Collett and Greg Lee
STEVEN SIWEKStaff Writer Like peanut butter and jelly or Batman and Robin, so are juniors John Collett and Greg Lee. These two have combined to become the voice of Pepperdine sports: announcing games to fans, giving play-by-play analysis over radio and television, as well as co-producing Pepperdine’s Sports Report. The unstoppable duo have covered every sport Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with John Collett and Greg Lee
Ready, Set, Sail
Laura JohnsonLife and Arts Editor Sailboating is often considered a “rich people” sport. However, others can benefit from this past time, as well. There is a time and a place for water activities like water skiing and inner tubing, but, for those who just want to go enjoy the water, the use of a motor is unnecessary. Senior Blake Kewish, who has his captain’s license, went … [Read more...] about Ready, Set, Sail