Tuesday’s midterm elections brought victory for Democrats, but Californians focused on propositions and the governor. JAIMIE FRANKLIN News Assistant Democrats gained control of the House of Representatives for the first time since 1994, and the outcome of the Senate race remains too close to call. Although they needed only 15 seats to take control, Democrats managed to gain … [Read more...] about Midterms transform Congress
Bush must alter message for skeptics
Brian ChatwinStaff Writer Last week I attended a dinner party in Hollywood at which my date and I were the only natural-born citizens of the United States. Looking around the table there were three couples from India, one man from China, and us — the two white kids from Calabasas. At this “United Colors of Benetton” event I came to the conclusion that the United States, with … [Read more...] about Bush must alter message for skeptics
Closer to God with Ipod
JORDAN HOLMStaff Writer iPods have become what cell phones were to most college students five years ago — the latest must-have technology. Though many would now consider the cell phone a necessity item, iPods still seem at the height of their popularity. New features are out on the market to attract listeners to spend even more time with their iPods, and one of these new … [Read more...] about Closer to God with Ipod
Pep denied postseason bid; NCAA decision baffles team
Soccer team earns win in final regular-season game, learns Monday it was not given NCAA tourney bid. 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 … [Read more...] about Pep denied postseason bid; NCAA decision baffles team
Food for thought
Head chef provides thousands of meals for students each day and says he loves every minute of it. RYAN HAGENNews Assistant Pepperdine’s executive chef sympathizes with students whose plates are too full to cook anything at the end of a hard day. Of course, by the end of Ralph Zavala’s shift at 2 p.m. he has already helped make meals for most of the Pepperdine student body. “I … [Read more...] about Food for thought