SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant News Editor Every August, thousands of high school seniors and their families pour over the newly released college rankings from U.S.News & World Report, in which Pepperdine. These rankings have become the industry standard in the two decades since the magazine began publishing them. However, the past few years have brought a cloud of mistrust among … [Read more...] about Pep leaders examine university rankings
Pep denied postseason bid; NCAA decision baffles team
ZACH ENGLUNDStaff writer It was a bittersweet weekend for the No.-24 Pepperdine women’s soccer team (11-6-3), blanking the Gonzaga Bulldogs, 3-0, in an impressive victory at home in the season finale Saturday afternoon. It was a great way to celebrate Senior Day, as senior players Lindsey Redlin, Courtney Nelson, Jennifer Brewer, Caitlin Mitchell, Lauren Treinen, Loretta … [Read more...] about Pep denied postseason bid; NCAA decision baffles team
Blogging will add awareness to Graphic
CHRIS SEGALDirector of Strategic Planning I have seen you do it, your friends watch you do it and professors are obviously aware of it. The “it” is reading the online Graphic while you should be taking notes or paying attention in class. If you keep reading this column here in print, or online, you may even get a free lunch out of the deal. Our online numbers have shown that … [Read more...] about Blogging will add awareness to Graphic
ROXANA ASTEMBORSKI/Art Editor
Driven to distraction: cell phones kill thousands ALEXIS SEBRINGPerspectives Assistant A cell phone in one hand, a steering wheel in the other, add that to the risk of driving down Pacific Coast Highway or Malibu Canyon Road and distraction can quickly turn into danger. Teens claim text messaging is their top distraction while driving in a 2006 study conducted by Liberty … [Read more...] about ROXANA ASTEMBORSKI/Art Editor
Nilsson heads home
GREG BARNETTSports Assistant Per Nilsson, the Waves assistant coach for the past five seasons, has left Pepperdine to take the head coaching position for his alma mater Mississippi State. During his five years at Pepperdine, Nilsson has been vital to the rise of the men’s tennis program on the national level. The Waves were 119-38 while Nilsson was on staff and also extended … [Read more...] about Nilsson heads home