GREG BARNETTSports Editor Pepperdine senior setter Jonathan Winder of the men’s volleyball team is making a big impact both on and off the court. When in uniform, he’s one of the Waves’ known leaders. When not, he’s a leader in the communnity. Winder recentely sat down with the Graphic to discuss these two leadership roles. What charities or volunteer work are you involved … [Read more...] about Setter eyes non-profit foundation, overseas pro play
A ‘straight’ story
MACK CARROLL/Assistant Photo Editor ALEXIS SEBRINGLife Assistant One fatal act can affect so many people for a lifetime. Once hate is displayed and carried out as a crime, lives are inevitably damaged. This is what the people of Laramie, Wyom., discovered when an openly gay Matthew Shepard was murdered by two young men in 1998 because of his sexuality. “The Laramie Project,” … [Read more...] about A ‘straight’ story
Pep to cast ‘super’ vote
SHANNON URTNOWSKINews Editor California is making a new name for itself. Bolstering its reputation as the state with the biggest stake in the election, with more delegates up for grabs than any other state, California will participate in Super Tuesday for the first time ever. Twenty-four states will take part in the United States’ largest primary elections on Tuesday, and the … [Read more...] about Pep to cast ‘super’ vote
Two Waves leave basketball team
DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer More fallout from Vance Walberg’s resignation occurred earlier this week. Freshmen Daniel Johnson and Gus Clardy decided to leave the team, according to Athletic Director John Watson. Clardy, a walk-on from Texas, left the team to focus on his studies at Pepperdine. Johnson left Malibu altogether, leaving school and heading back to his native Australia. … [Read more...] about Two Waves leave basketball team
‘Superstar’ artists draw from Hollywood
NICOLE ALBERTSONLife Editor There is no standard for art. Anything can qualify as long as one person declares it so. Three pairs of stacked shoes, a collection of books or an interestingly placed chair can be considered art. While abstract art has already gone to an extreme with its “realistic interpretations” of ordinary objects, the latest wave in contemporary art has taken … [Read more...] about ‘Superstar’ artists draw from Hollywood