ALEXIS SEBRINGSports Assistant The Pepperdine men's and women’s cross country team raced to the finish line at the Stanford Invitational on Saturday, with the lady Waves placing 13th out of 33 schools and the men finishing 20th among 28 schools. Sophomore Chelsea Wishard led the pack across the 6k course with a time of 22:08, followed by senior Brie Carroll at 22:51(56th) and … [Read more...] about Waves have mixed results over weekend
Drinking prompts new formal policy
Melissa GiaimoAssistant News Editor In response to alcohol consumption at fraternity formals, Student Affairs has tightened restrictions on drinking at all Pepperdine formals and dances. Under the policy, introduced last week, the university will prohibit overnight formals and dances; the venue must be within 75 miles of campus; a list of all attendees must be submitted and … [Read more...] about Drinking prompts new formal policy
Texting law hurts privacy, helps safety
Staff EditorialGraphic Staff A new California law, which in essence states, “thou shall not send, write or read text messages while driving,“ goes into effect Jan. 1, 2009. And, what a great law it is. How long will it be until the “thou shall not eat while driving” or “thou shall not use your hands to talk while driving” laws pass, as well? Truth be told, there are many … [Read more...] about Texting law hurts privacy, helps safety
Farmers’ Market produces freshness
Nikki KleistAssistant Life and Arts Editor Within the Santa Monica community, many diverse cultures exist that have formed into their own niche. Every Sunday, hundreds of people congregate at the Sunday Santa Monica Farmers’ Market on Main Street to share their passion for fresh produce, live entertainment and much more. The Sunday Market is the newest addition to a … [Read more...] about Farmers’ Market produces freshness
Caffeine inebriates students
Lindsey BoermaPerspectives Editor It’s official — caffeine intoxication is now a documented clinical disease. College students, beware. For a generation in which the combination of sugar and Ritalin is considered sufficient for a balanced and healthy lifestyle, the susceptibility to this disorder is not nearly as rare as it should be. As the youngest of three siblings by a … [Read more...] about Caffeine inebriates students