SCOTT MILLERNews Assistant The Senate recently passed a bill that sets an timetable, including troop withdrawal dates, for the war in Iraq. While the bill barely passed the Senate, and is therefore well short of the two-thirds vote necessary to override the impending veto from President Bush, it is a step in the right direction. Democrats (and most Americans) are celebrating … [Read more...] about Senate bill provides right step for war
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Waves keep winning; No.-2 Irvine on its way
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant Facing adversity for the first time in recent memory, the top-ranked Pepperdine men’s volleyball team found themselves down 0-2 on the road Saturday to Long Beach State, the one team that has beaten the Waves this season. However, Pepperdine stayed poised, gathered themselves and rallied back, leaving the Walter Pyramid with their 16th consecutive … [Read more...] about Waves keep winning; No.-2 Irvine on its way
Sophomore leads life of song, sees talent as a tool for change
SAM PIKEStaff Writer Though her musical talent has landed her a nearly life-long title as “the girl who sings,” sophomore Jessica Rotter’s dynamic and thoughtful personality causes her to strive for a life that exceeds stereotypes. In her journey toward discovering what is truly important, Rotter has come to accept that she cannot rely on others’ vision for her life. “I feel … [Read more...] about Sophomore leads life of song, sees talent as a tool for change
The life of a golfer
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor While sports Web sites such as ESPN.com and SI.com have a golf category, some people think golf is not a sport. Others think it is a boring sport compared to football, basketball and baseball. But that’s OK. Even golfer Colin Wilcox agrees with those people. “They are actually right,” he says with a laugh. Wilcox, a junior on the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about The life of a golfer
McCain is past his presidential prime for election
Brian ChatwinStaff Writer Sometimes it’s better to be a statesman than a president. A statesman sacrifices short term political gain for the good of the country. As John McCain stares into the mirror every morning, he should be thinking that he can be a better statesman than a president.McCain thinks he should be the next president. He thinks the country owes him. It was McCain … [Read more...] about McCain is past his presidential prime for election
