MARC CHOQUETTEonline content manager College radio has long held to its independent beginnings, even when a majority of other stations over the years have ditched that model to go corporate. Pepperdine’s radio station, 101.5 KWVS-LP is no different. But what good is a college radio station if few can even listen to it? On any random hour of the day, you might spot student DJ’s … [Read more...] about Radio station needs better reception
Pep splits final road trip, looks to finish strong at home
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine women’s volleyball team extended their winning streak to five games with a defeat of San Francisco Thursday, only to see it snapped by San Diego Saturday. The last time the Waves played the Dons, in October, Pepperdine edged San Francisco 3-2 in Malibu. Almost a month later, despite the change in venue, the result was … [Read more...] about Pep splits final road trip, looks to finish strong at home
Best candidates don’t want the job
MATTHEW PICCOLOStaff Writer Only a nut would aspire to the United States presidency. Americans constantly ridicule and criticize their commanders-in-chief while simultaneously expecting them to eradicate poverty and crime, secure peace in the Middle East and make Republicans and Democrats play nice. Most presidential hopefuls must be either power hungry or masochistic and thus … [Read more...] about Best candidates don’t want the job
Plastic surgery and drugs: All the same
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Editor Let’s say you read the most recent ‘Us Weekly’ and found out your favorite celebrity has fake breasts, noses, lips or calves. Would you be disappointed that she or he is a cop-out? Or would you think cosmetic surgery is necessary to succeed in the business? Plastic surgeries in Hollywood can be compared to performance-enhancing drugs in the sports … [Read more...] about Plastic surgery and drugs: All the same
Colleges doing the dirty work
CURRY CHANDLERStaff Writer The Recording Industry Association of America has included some Pepperdine students as part of a new wave of threatening “early settlement” letters to campuses nationwide accusing them of illegally downloading music. It represents only the latest efforts in the organization’s continuing campaign of addressing the unauthorized distribution of music … [Read more...] about Colleges doing the dirty work