Perspectives

By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Pepperdine sophomore golfer Alex Coe is, to say the very least, a focused individual. Known by his teammates for the quiet, professional way he goes about his job on the course, the 20-year old has had his sights set on a PGA career ever since his dad encouraged him to pick up his first club at age 7. At the time, Coe, thanks to his father’s job … [Read more...] about Coe keeps his ambition aimed high, and his scores down low

By Elizabeth Guiten Staff Writer With Student Government Association elections now finished, Pepperdine welcomes its new Executive Board for the 2004-2005 school year. It will consist of Carl Kasalek as SGA president, Misty Day as vice president, Elizabeth Isabella as secretary and Manuel Mihalas as treasurer. Kasalek said he considers himself to be a very goal-driven person … [Read more...] about SGA results in; Kasalek new leader

By Jen Clay A&E Editor Perhaps when Norm Macdonald was fired from “Saturday Night Live” you heard this man’s name.  Maybe you’re into reading “the trades” and had read about him before the “Saturday Night Live” publicity. Then again, maybe you’re just a “Friends” hyper-fan. Anyway you look at it, he affected the television world television fans live in today.   His name is … [Read more...] about ‘Don’ of a new era

By Graham Shea Staff Writer Smothers Theater bustled with a colorful array of peculiar characters. It’s the time of year Pepperdine puts on its dancing shoes and goes for the gold — Songfest has begun.  “This and our international programs are the two big things that are so special about Pepperdine,” said executive producer and director Sam Parmalee.  “Alumni come back, as … [Read more...] about Songfest kicks off; tickets almost gone

L.A. County Fire Department closes student thoroughfare after two violations .By Mary Wisneiwski Staff Writer Dorm Road was closed last Friday after Pepperdine was cited twice for violations from the Los Angeles County Fire Department for safety reasons. Emergency vehicles struggled to get through Dorm Road on several different occasions, said Public Safety Deputy Director … [Read more...] about Dorm Road closed