Troy SenikStaff Writer Robin Williams’ most recent film, “Man of the Year” represents the embodiment of a trend that has been ubiquitous in the American electorate over the past several years. To wit, it wonders aloud at the possibility of a national leader plucked from outside the realm of professional politics, free from cornfed partisan bilge and ready to tell Americans the … [Read more...] about Lieberman, America’s senator?
Dulgheru battles hard, falls in ITA semifinals
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine women’s tennis team traveled to San Diego Oct. 19-22 to compete in the Wilson/ITA West Regional Women’s Championships. While four Waves lost in the first round of singles matches, juniors Bianca Dulgheru and Sylvia Koakowski advanced to the semifinals and fourth round in singles, respectively. After receiving first-round byes, … [Read more...] about Dulgheru battles hard, falls in ITA semifinals
Not by its cover
Librarian proves stereotypes wrong with outgoing personality and dedication to progress. RYAN HAGENNews Assistant Frail and dusty, stereotypical librarians are much more at home shushing students and hiding behind books than working with technology or people. They have no sense of humor and are not at all interesting. Elizabeth Parang does not fit the stereotype of a … [Read more...] about Not by its cover
Poverty persists while campaigns waste millions
Jim CohenStaff Writer In the remaining days before the midterm elections, Americans have heard the media and our political leaders shout talking points of “underage page scandal,” “corruption” and “cut and run.” One political party is fighting to hold on to power even though it has lost the support of many Americans. The other political party is trying to figure out how to sell … [Read more...] about Poverty persists while campaigns waste millions
Argentina: unique but similar
SARAH PIXLERBuenos Aires Correspondent I have been in Buenos Aires for almost seven weeks now. I can hardly even begin to describe how amazing it is! I’ve been to the end of the world (Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego) and back. It was beautiful, by the way. The truth is that Argentina never ceases to amaze me. Sure, there is soccer, tango, gauchos, and beef, but there is so much … [Read more...] about Argentina: unique but similar