DEREK SEDAMAssistant Online Editor Nicole Scherzinger was extremely close to pulling a Beyoncé and going solo in 2007. Luckily for her career’s sake, and for the sakes of the rest of her burlesque dance-group-turned-vocal-girl-group Pussycat Dolls, her solo stuff tanked. It’s only a great coincidence that the first single from “Doll Domination,” “When I Grow Up,” brought her … [Read more...] about Dolls ‘dominate’ nothing new
Waves salvage weekend split
Taylor BirdAssistant Sports Editor It was a roller coaster of a weekend for the Pepperdine women’s soccer team, as the Waves jumped all over Idaho State, 6-0, on Friday at home before suffering a 2-1 loss at UC Irvine on Sunday. The victory against Idaho marked Pepperdine’s highest scoring game since Sept. 5, 2003, when the Waves (4-5-2) defeated San Jose State, 7-0. Friday’s … [Read more...] about Waves salvage weekend split
Fire season sparks extra precaution
SHANNON URTNOWSKIEditor in Chief As temperatures and humidity continue to rise into October, one fact is clear — fire season is well underway. However, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department Public Information Officer Sammy Padilla, the past 12 months have seen similar conditions. “Normally, our fire season is from September to January, but since the end of last year … [Read more...] about Fire season sparks extra precaution
Professors deserve free speech
MIA SULLIVANPerspectives Assistant Last week, the ethics office at the University of Illinois sent a controversial message to university employees stating they have been barred from expressing their political beliefs on campus. However, faculty members are not only forbidden from discussing their political beliefs in class, but also prohibited from putting bumper stickers … [Read more...] about Professors deserve free speech
‘Eagle’ fails to soar
Alex SwobStaff Writer From director D.J. Caruso (“Disturbia”) comes another action-thriller staring Shia LaBeouf (“Holes”). “Eagle Eye” commences when Jerry Shaw, LeBeouf, comes back to his apartment one night and discovers explosives, weapons and multiple passports planted in his room. Shortly after, he receives a mysterious call from an unnamed woman telling him to leave … [Read more...] about ‘Eagle’ fails to soar