Marc ChoquetteAssistant Perspectives Editor Once in a blue moon, something so powerful comes along that the aftermath can change the meaning of a word forever. Before this time last year, Katrina was someone you might have known in high school. Now Katrina is the most detrimental hurricane to ever make landfall on U.S. soil, and the name is associated with a multitude of … [Read more...] about Katrina’s aftermath: Big, not easy
Lack of health choice causes student beef
SHANNON URTNOWSKILiving Editor Eleven days have passed — we have officially returned to the doldrums of campus life. Classes started almost two weeks ago, so most students are probably settled into their dorm rooms. That means back to the familiar routine of going from dorm to class, dorm to class, with an occasional Malibu Yo run here and there. But, the fact of the matter … [Read more...] about Lack of health choice causes student beef
Waves claim second place at Triton Invite
The No.-6 Pepperdine water polo team opened its season at the annual Triton Invitational, where they left with a record of 3-1. SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor The No.-6 Pepperdine water polo team traveled to San Diego this past weekend and opened its 2006 season with a record of 3-1 at the Triton Invitational. Pepperdine dominated Saturday’s two games against Claremont … [Read more...] about Waves claim second place at Triton Invite
Pep preps for fundraising drive
University plans to seek permits, funds to finance future construction and renovations. CURRY CHANDLER Assistant News Editor Pepperdine University administrators are preparing a fundraising campaign to finance future additions and renovations to the Malibu campus. Jerry Derloshon, director of Public Relations and News, issued a statement to the Graphic last week in … [Read more...] about Pep preps for fundraising drive
Pay NCAA players for performance
Ashton EllisStaff Writer According to Wikipedia, an “opportunity cost” is a phrase economists use to describe the cost of something in terms of an opportunity foregone. An example would be choosing to date a good-looking brunette instead of an equally attractive blonde because you (rightly) believe that the conversation will be less prone to digress into a discussion about the … [Read more...] about Pay NCAA players for performance