SHANNON URTNOWSKINews Editor This year’s Songfest theme, “Stay Tuned,” says it all. The event has caused televisions campus-wide to go unwatched while those in the community focus on the “glamorous, bright and shiny” annual variety show, according to executive director Sam Parmelee. “I think this overall theme lends itself to really good, funny performances,” said junior … [Read more...] about Songfest: Small screen to big stage
Star pitcher aims to lead Waves to Omaha
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor After receiving three preseason awards, Brett Hunter has the most expectations on the baseball team. With the 2008 season under way, the junior pitcher sat down for a session of “10 Minutes With…” to talk about his personal life, the clown on the team, Pam Anderson, his view on steroids in baseball and more. You were recently named to … [Read more...] about Star pitcher aims to lead Waves to Omaha
God is real, love exists
AMY LARSONStaff Writer Someone recently asked me how I know God exists. “I just know,” was the first thing that came out of my mouth. The more I thought about it, though, the more I recognized how insufficient this answer is. Not only does it not really explain anything, but it doesn’t do God any justice at all. So, in reconsidering the question, I’d like to change my answer … [Read more...] about God is real, love exists
‘Madness’ hits campus: tourney begins today
DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer After months of speculation, anticipation and prediction, 64 college basketball teams will finally start the Big Dance. March Madness and the NCAA Tournament starts today with 16 games throughout the afternoon and evening, and another 16 on Friday. For many, this exciting event is a way of life for a few weeks. Businesses are expected to lose $4.7 … [Read more...] about ‘Madness’ hits campus: tourney begins today
Tea time for poverty
ASHLEY WELLINGStaff Writer It began last year, in a small community an hour and a half outside Buenos Aires, Argentina. In a village known as Adulam, a group of Pepperdine students was spending time with the 50 families who called it home. Inspired by the local culture coupled with abundant poverty, two of those students formed an idea they hoped would change lives. It was here … [Read more...] about Tea time for poverty