SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor The beginning of the Masters always brings me a bittersweet feeling. This year, especially, it’s more bitter than sweet. That’s because today is day one of the season’s first major tournament in golf, but it’s also my last day to write a story for the Graphic. You know what that means? I wrote my first column about golf two years ago and, … [Read more...] about My final predictions
Chancellor honored for 40 years of service
JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant The 32nd annual Pepperdine Associates Dinner was held April 2 to honor the life and service of Chancellor Emeritus Charles “Charlie” Runnels. During the 40th year of his service at Pepperdine, Runnels and his wife of 55 years Amy Jo have given $1.6 million to the Pepperdine scholarship fund. The black-tie dinner titled “Celebrating Charlie” was … [Read more...] about Chancellor honored for 40 years of service
Always learning from God’s teachings
AMY LARSONStaff Writer This is my last column in the Graphic. That seems really odd. I was trying to look back at my past four years, trying to think of a really good topic – a sort of summation if you will; something that would represent how much God has taught me in my time here at Pepperdine. A 700-word column could never hold the things God has brought me through and … [Read more...] about Always learning from God’s teachings
Partial boycott best option for U.S.
STEPHANIE TANIZARAssistant Perspectives Editor Human rights activists scaled the Golden Gate Bridge on Monday, reportedly part of the route that the Olympic torch would take on its one stop in North America. The three unfurled the Tibet flag and banners reading, “One World, One Dream: Free Tibet.” The torch arrived Tuesday, with hundreds of police officers on hand to prevent … [Read more...] about Partial boycott best option for U.S.
Scholarship established in Daphanie Kennedy’s name
JANE LEEEditor in Chief Four years ago, Jim and Judy Zierick sat next to Pepperdine women’s basketball Head Coach Julie Rousseau at a dinner event. The Malibu residents, large supporters of Waves athletics, asked the coach what they could do to help the women’s basketball program. “Come to the games,” Rousseau answered, according to Julie. Since that time, the Ziericks have … [Read more...] about Scholarship established in Daphanie Kennedy’s name