ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor Chocolates, roses, creepy naked babies wielding deadly weapons—Bah hum bug—wait, wrong holiday. Valentine’s Day is often viewed as plague rather than pleasure. Some would argue that Hallmark and Hershey’s just want consumer America to believe that this is the time to acknowledge one’s love so that they may cash in on the gifts, cards and … [Read more...] about How to totally ignore Valentine’s Day
Men go 2-0; Steinberg reaches century mark
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor The ninth-ranked Waves men’s tennis team dominated Saint Mary’s 6-1 and Santa Clara 7-0 during Saturday’s West Cost Conference doubleheader, giving Head Coach Adam Steinberg his 99th and 100th victories at Pepperdine. Adding two wins, the Waves improved to a 4-1 overall record for the 2007 campaign. “I thought that was a good weekend,” … [Read more...] about Men go 2-0; Steinberg reaches century mark
Film series aims to unite WWII veterans through jazz music
RYAN HAGENNews Assistant For many, World War II conjures the sounds of screaming bullets, barked orders and bursting bombs. Guy DeFazio would like to add jazz to that list. “That music was a symbol of American freedom, innovation and hope in war-torn countries,” said DeFazio, president and founder of the Center for Jazz Arts, centered in Beverly Hills. Many of the World War II … [Read more...] about Film series aims to unite WWII veterans through jazz music
Search begins for new chair
RACHEL JOHNSONNews Assistant The search is on for a new department head for Pepperdine’s Business Division. A committee, comprised of professors Marilyn Misch and Levon Goukasian, as well as two deans, will be looking for a new division head to replace current chair, Keith Whitney. Whitney, an associate professor of business law and finance, has served as the division chair for … [Read more...] about Search begins for new chair
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