Initiated by the NCAA in 1994, CHAMPS class becomes a requirement and an essential element to success on and off the field for Pepperdine athletes in their collegiate career and beyond. JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Banned substances. Illegal contact with agents. Academic regulations. These are just a few of the barriers thrown into the path of the collegiate athlete on the … [Read more...] about Class geared to athletes shares secrets to sucess
General Education impedes progress
DAVID KOBStaff Writer Forgive me, Pepperdine, for spending two years here without knowing what I wanted to do with my life. Thank you, Pepperdine, for allowing me to graduate on time with the major I love. But forgive me, Pepperdine, for wanting to spend my senior year focusing on my future without collapsing under the workload of unnecessarily hard general education (GE) … [Read more...] about General Education impedes progress
The Graphic undergoes alterations
Chris SegalEditor In Chief The second week of the fall semester has almost passed and the staff of the Graphic worked diligently to produce another great publication. Hopefully the returning students, faculty and staff have noticed some of the changes on our pages as well as the good things we have kept. Despite some of the cosmetic and editorial changes the mission of the … [Read more...] about The Graphic undergoes alterations
Out of the dorms, into the gym room
SHANNON URTNOWSKILiving Editor It is the start of a new year and everyone knows what that means — resolution time. Now, the beginning of the calendar year is long passed, but, being a fresh school year, it is the prime time for students to start acting upon those promises they made to themselves nine months ago. A common resolution students make is to start living a … [Read more...] about Out of the dorms, into the gym room
Pep spikes opponents
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant One week into the season for the Pepperdine women’s volleyball team and it has already been an emotional rollercoaster ride for the team and spectators. Nationally ranked No. 19, Pepperdine opened the season with two games against No.-7 Hawaii, which proved to be an immediate test in handling pressure. The Waves came extremely close to an upset, … [Read more...] about Pep spikes opponents