ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant The Pepperdine men’s volleyball team has been unstoppable, having won three straight games on the road against teams all ranked sixth or better, coming into their game Friday at No. 3 ranked UC Santa Barbara. With their confidence skyrocketing, much like their ranking, the No. 4 Waves made short work of the Gauchos, winning in a sweep 3-0 (33-31, … [Read more...] about No stopping Dunphy’s 7-1 Waves
Melting the many chocolate myths
LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant It is the perfect indulgence as a reward for a job well done. It is the ultimate breakup remedy. It can be given as a gift in virtually any situation. That’s right— it’s chocolate. Although chocolate is appreciated worldwide for its various forms for consumption, many people are unaware of the background of this delectable treat. According to … [Read more...] about Melting the many chocolate myths
Budget boosts low-income federal grant
JAIMIE FRANKLINAssistant News Editor The Bush administration’s 2008 budget plan calls for a substantial increase in the need-based Pell grant, a proposal that will benefit low-income college students at Pepperdine and elsewhere. The Pell grant is the federal government’s largest source of financial aid that does not need to be paid back after gradation, according to Janet … [Read more...] about Budget boosts low-income federal grant
Global warming overblown
Mia SullivanStaff Writer The United Nations recently came out with a report stating that human activity is causing global warming. “Our use of fossil fuels like oil and gas, our agricultural activities, and the other ways we exploit our planet have all produced heat-trapping greenhouse gases.” Supposed facts contained in this report, however, contradict its premise. For … [Read more...] about Global warming overblown
Radnoti steps up to get Waves on winning track
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant In only its second year of existence at Pepperdine, the women’s track team is still finding its bearings and is looking to build on its first season. New coaches are being hired and new players are being brought in, as the program continues to establish its identity, hoping to one day become a stable successful franchise. Starting from the ground up … [Read more...] about Radnoti steps up to get Waves on winning track