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Pepp plays host for the Big Dance in 2015

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Photo by Alysha TsujiCinderella runs, tales of redemption and the heartbreak of failure drown NCAA March Madness every year, making for some unforgettable story lines. For the second time in three years, Pepperdine will host a piece of the tournament in the upcoming season. Pepperdine won the bid to host the 2015 Men’s Basketball Division I West Regional Championships at … [Read more...] about Pepp plays host for the Big Dance in 2015

Boom boom, North Korea’s in the room

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Art by Sacha IrickWith much ado about Russia’s actions in Crimea these past few weeks, there are precious few countries on earth that could take the headlines away, and the list grows shorter when it is limited to those that would even want to. At the top of the short list for countries is none other than North Korea. It exists today as a relic of the Cold War, when the … [Read more...] about Boom boom, North Korea’s in the room

Cancer care crisis caused by its success

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As modern medicine advances, people are living longer and more fulfilling lives. Boris C. Pasche, M.D., at the University of Alabama identified the cloud within this silver lining, however. In an Oct. 2013 article he wrote, “Cancer care is suffering from its own success ... patients are living longer and surviving longer with their cancers.” This was in response … [Read more...] about Cancer care crisis caused by its success

Pieology scores a B in the pizza department

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Photo Courtesy of YELPGrabbing a slice of pizza can satisfy a day. Indulging in an entire pizza can be a major accomplishment. Enjoying a trip to a local pizza joint can be a fun lunch date with a friend. However, when the pizza is half-decent at best, the experience can be nothing more than a waste of money and an unsatisfied stomach. Unfortunately, this is the case for the … [Read more...] about Pieology scores a B in the pizza department