Sungwoo ChoiStaff Writer The Waves’ women’s golf team fell just short of a victory at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational in Albuquerque last weekend. The team was tied for first after two rounds, but the New Mexico Lobos played a little better on the last round to win the tournament. The Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational was played at the par-73 University … [Read more...] about Waves take second at first invitational
Top 10 reasons to ‘thank heaven’ 7-Eleven just opened in Calabasas
Laura JohnsonLife & Arts Editor 10. The name lies. It is not just open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Actually, it is open 24 hours a day. Skeletor, be worried — you now have some competition. 9. Any place you can buy Coke (referring to the beverage) is fine by me. 8. Come on, just because the hot dogs have been rolling on that cooker all day long doesn’t mean they aren’t great. 7. … [Read more...] about Top 10 reasons to ‘thank heaven’ 7-Eleven just opened in Calabasas
Russian artillery sales to Iran and Venezuela prove critical for U.S.
Lindsay JakowsStaff Writer Russia’s recent maneuver of selling armaments to Iran and Venezuela could end up unfavorable for U.S. foreign relations. Russia’s recent sale of armaments to Venezuela and Iran does not bode well for U.S.-Russia relations. Russia has just equipped two nations with interests distinctly opposed to those of the United States as revenge for supporting … [Read more...] about Russian artillery sales to Iran and Venezuela prove critical for U.S.
Chancellor to begin working part time
Alexa StoczkoStaff Writer After 41 years of service, Chancellor Emeritus Charles B. Runnels will be assuming a less active role on campus at Pepperdine. Beginning in January 2009, Runnels, 83, will be stepping back from full employment, according to his wife, Amy Jo. He will be spending less time in the office on campus, but will remain in his office at home, maintaining … [Read more...] about Chancellor to begin working part time
Vampires ‘suck’ in fans
Kristen EnglertLife and Arts Assistant Recently, teenage girls, middle-aged moms and even grandmothers have become obsessed with something new: stone cold, black eyed, blood-thirsty vampires. With Stephenie Meyers topping the book charts, due to her recent publication of “Twilight” in 2007, vampires have been moving up the ranks in popularity. Some say the obsessions started … [Read more...] about Vampires ‘suck’ in fans