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Random Thoughts My last act as editor in chief is thwarted by some folks who just don’t appreciate April Fools’ jokes, but I get the last laugh. By James Riswick Editor in Chief I constructed an entirely fake Graphic for you today… Unfortunately, I was informed late last night that something called “journalistic integrity” prevented me from doing such a thing. Today is April … [Read more...] about Blast that journalistic integrity

Big Deal By JJ Bowman Staff Writer Most of us know the Internet ranks just above prison and the “Jerry Springer Show” as the worst place to find romantic partners. Chat rooms and other such online dating scenes offer far less verifiable information than even a brief bar room encounter. If you see a woman in her mid-20s order a drink, you can at least be certain she is not a … [Read more...] about Goodbye Pepperdine, hello online dating

By Katie Clary News Assistant While President Bush is trying to quell public criticism by reversing his stance and allowing National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice to testify in public and under oath before the Sept. 11 commission, Pepperdine professors are weighing in on the controversy. The president announced Tuesday his cooperation as a way to gain “a complete picture” … [Read more...] about Rice aggress to testify for 9/11 commission against Clarke

By James RiswickEditor In Chief With most of Major League Baseball kicking things off Sunday and Monday, it’s time to get all giddy at the notion of being in another season of thrilling baseball action. In fact, we’ve already seen some interesting baseball with the Yankees and Devil Rays splitting a two-game series in Tokyo. Quite a few teams went through significant makeovers … [Read more...] about The boys of summer are back. Play ball!

Much of the Waves’ high-powered offense is thanks to this natural out of Orange County. By Jared Hermann Staff Writer There are many bright spots this season for the Waves, but one player in particular, junior third baseman Patrick Rooney, is no stranger to the light.  Baseball has become second nature to Rooney because he has been surrounded by baseball his entire life.  “My … [Read more...] about Rooney: Born with a bat in hand