Sports — Landis appeal rejected, must forfeit Tour de France title PARIS — After a long arbitration process, 2006 Tour de France winner Floyd Landis was found guilty today of doping. Landis must forfeit his title and is also banned from the sport for two years. While the decision came today, the arbitration hearings (and the mob of European press that followed) were held at the … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (September 20, 2007)
Internet offers more than Facebook
CHRIS SEGALDirector of Strategic Planning If you are sick of the same old sites, Facebook, Myspace and TMZ, there are some alternatives available on the Web that offer just as much mindless entertainment. My newest online obsession is News Groper (newsgroper.com), a Web site devoted to the fictional blogs of celebrities, politicians and other notable people. Finally Brad Pitt … [Read more...] about Internet offers more than Facebook
Fantasy Football Frenzy
JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer For many college students across the nation, a Sunday afternoon in fall means one thing: football. The same can be said for Brad Benham, a third-year law student at Pepperdine, whose Sunday ritual includes sitting on the couch eating chips and queso while wearing his Tony Romo jersey and cheering for his beloved Dallas Cowboys, broadcast in high … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Frenzy
Lights, (new) cameras, action
NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant The Pepperdine Newswaves broadcast their first live show of the year Tuesday using new High Definition (HD) technology, a new set and a larger crew. “I think we have the opportunity to produce a lot this year because we have the opportunity to be creative,” said senior Newswaves Political Reporter Chai Collins. “We are definitely taking it to a … [Read more...] about Lights, (new) cameras, action
Mac Attack: A school in the pool
SHUHEI MATSUO Sports Editor One team. Two brothers. Three relatives. Since redshirt junior Matt MacDonell became a Wave in 2004, members of the MacDonell family just keep coming to Pepperdine one after another. His young brother, JP, joined the Pepperdine water polo crew in 2006, and now their cousin Erick became the newest MacDonell on the team in August. “It’s enjoyable,” … [Read more...] about Mac Attack: A school in the pool