By Jamie LambertStaff Write It all started with a sincere speech to honor a man at his 100th birthday celebration. But then with one inappropriate comment, things got ugly. Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott of Mississippi has recently turned in his resignation for the buzz generated about comments he made while paying tribute to the retiring Republican Sen. Strom Thurmond of … [Read more...] about Sen. Lott makes right choice in resigning after racist words
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napster timeline
January 1999 Shawn Fanning begins to work on Napster software. June 13, 2000 Court orders Napster to shut down. July 12,2001 Metallica and Dr. Dre settle their Napster lawsuits. Jan. 10, 2002 Beta version of Napster subscription service begins. Nov. 27, 2002 Bankruptcy court approves sale of Napster to Roxio for $5.3 million in cash and stock. April 25, 2000 Limp … [Read more...] about napster timeline
Required P.E. classes aren’t just for torture
By Elice GiorgioneStaff Writer The high school memories of that unavoidable, dreaded physical education class are far from forgotten for most college students. In spite of every conceivable effort, it’s actually quite hard to erase those loathed recollections of forced running and push-ups, unflattering gym clothes and disturbing locker room showers. During this hellacious … [Read more...] about Required P.E. classes aren’t just for torture
President’s holiday card missing Christmas
By Laura VarneyStaff Writer “In the turning of time, celebration is the energy that roles us forward. So we turn once again to life, to joy, to family warmth, to a season of incredible hope. We wish you the brightest holiday season ever.” Most of you probably don’t recognize this message, but it is from Pepperdine’s President Dr. Andrew K. Benton’s “holiday” card sent to … [Read more...] about President’s holiday card missing Christmas
Random Thoughts: They should have carded everyone
By James RiswickStaff Writer Let’s say you go to a nearby grocery store to purchase certain beverages. Let’s also say that your name isn’t Babur Nahasamapeti and you are not from Vermont, yet, for some reason your driver’s license says you are. Yes, you own a fake ID. With the recent firing of two Ralphs employees, the well-liked Harry McDermott and Nancy Cicatelli, the … [Read more...] about Random Thoughts: They should have carded everyone