TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant Road troubles continued to haunt the Pepperdine women’s basketball team as the Waves lost, 81-75, to San Francisco on Thursday before falling to San Diego, 83-72, on Saturday. The Waves (6-14, 1-6 WCC) have dropped 12 of their last 13 games, including 10 straight on the road. Thursday, the Dons (13-8, 4-3 WCC) jumped out to an early 7-0 lead. They … [Read more...] about Kennedy leads lady Waves, team falls short on road trip
Weekly Top 10: What to give up for Lent
LAURA JOHNSONAssistant Life Editor Although the top 10 ways to earn Mardi Gras beads may seem more thrilling, the truth is there can only be so many ways to drop the top, so here, instead, is a compilation of things to do during the six weeks when we reflect on the miracle of Christ’s resurrection and the time leading up to it. No longer just for Catholics, giving up whatever … [Read more...] about Weekly Top 10: What to give up for Lent
The demise of face-to-face communication
MARC CHOQUETTEPerspectives Editor One thing I’ve noticed around campus in our tech-happy culture is how much we have come to rely on technology for everyday activities that in the past were done in a more intimate — dare I say humanistic — fashion. The examples are countless: the primary form of communication between students and faculty is now through e-mail, whereas it once … [Read more...] about The demise of face-to-face communication
DAVID TESIC/Assistant Photo Editor
Southern native ‘waves’ hello to undefeated start GREG BARNETTSports Editor Women’s tennis team freshman Anu Bhargava is having a big impact on the court in the Waves’ dual match season this semester, posting an undefeated singles record and just one doubles loss thus far. The Collierville, Tenn., native recently sat down with the Graphic to chat about her freshman year, her … [Read more...] about DAVID TESIC/Assistant Photo Editor
Administration takes initiative to increase affordability and staff
JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant The University Planning Committee is in the process of finalizing the first university-wide, five-year strategic business plan. Planning began last year and is expected to be completed this fall. In past years, each of Pepperdine’s five schools was responsible for developing its own strategic plan, which summed up the school’s challenges and goals … [Read more...] about Administration takes initiative to increase affordability and staff