Marc Choquette Perspectives Editor Registering for the draft, or “selective service” as our government likes to call it, has become another meaningless task to 18-year-old men in this country. For the previous generation, registering for the draft was anything but mundane and routine. With the drawing of a numbered ball, the futures of many changed forever with little control … [Read more...] about The draft: How Dems up the stakes
Win streak put on hold by rainfall
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor After losing five straight games on the road, the Pepperdine men’s tennis team came back home and won four matches in a row. However, the Waves were unable to capture its fifth straight victory at home as Mother Nature canceled Tuesday’s match against No.-2 Ohio State. Tuesday’s rain saved No.-20 Pepperdine, with a record of 1-5 to Top 10 … [Read more...] about Win streak put on hold by rainfall
The real world: not so real
ASHLYEE HICKMAN Living Editor The cool thing about college is that we’re actually legitimate adults. We’re 18 and older so basically we can do whatever we want. That’s right, total independence. Take my last dentist trip for example. My close-yet-so-far 17-year-old sister had to wait as one our parents signed those nifty waivers. I’m next: “I’m 18,” I snoot, “I can sign … [Read more...] about The real world: not so real
Drinking a growing problem for women
Sara TruedsonStaff Writer The Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) released a report on Mar. 1 indicating an alarming rise in binge drinking among college women, part of a trend of drinking and drug use on college campuses nationwide. A once male-dominated statistic, females now seem to be competitive with their male counterparts. Alcohol, drugs and sex do play a … [Read more...] about Drinking a growing problem for women
The life of a runner
NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer Lace up some running shoes and leave the gym behind. Follow the road to the end and then turn up the rocky path. Pass the trees and look up at the sky. Explore the surroundings and achieve a clear mind. After muscles become sore and lungs begin to sting, push further, push harder. Only when the path is forgotten as well as the worries and real world … [Read more...] about The life of a runner