Scott LawrenceStaff Writer Her parents were Waves. Her sister was a Wave. Her grandfather was the first athletic director for the Waves. For senior volleyball player Julie Rubenstein, selecting a college was pretty easy. From day one, it was clear she would one day proudly don Blue and Orange. What wasn’t quite so clear was that Rubenstein would soon emerge as the next great … [Read more...] about 10 Minutes with Julie Rubenstein
Burn after watching
Alex SwobStaff Writer From the eccentric minds of the Coen Brothers (“No Country For Old Men”) comes the newly-released film “Burn After Reading,” a movie so immersed in absurdity that it deserves to be in a category all its own. Although it has been advertised as a comedy (which it is), it is one of such obscurity and randomness that if one knew nothing of the film, he would … [Read more...] about Burn after watching
Polo wins tight match against Lions
Hallie Matchell Staff Writer Waves able to escape victorious against LMU in a close battle throughout the contest. This past Saturday at the Burns Aquatic Center, the Pepperdine Waves (3-1) held on for the close victory against the LMU Lions (3-1), winning the nail biter, 8-7. “We should have killed them,” said sophomore attacker, Blake Hubbell. Coming out of a successful … [Read more...] about Polo wins tight match against Lions
Bin Laden hunt reflects failure
Mia SullivanPerspectives Assistant As the era of President George W. Bush comes to a close, I wonder what the harshly criticized man is thinking. How has he evaluated his two terms thus far? How will he assess his time in office once it has ended? With the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 having occurred during the first year of his presidency, Bush has been dealt a rough hand of … [Read more...] about Bin Laden hunt reflects failure
Staff Editorial: Nothing funny about comedian’s insults
Entitlement — most celebrities are tainted by the sense that they deserve such a privileged right. This impression can take shape in a number of ways. Some A-listers believe they can drive the streets of Hollywood after a night of drinking without facing jail-time for a DUI charge. Such was the case for Paris Hilton. Others believe they can assault the picture-thirsty … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Nothing funny about comedian’s insults