SAM PIKEStaff Writer Two years after it ended with only a single member, Pepperdine’s Equestrian Club Team is being revitalized by freshman Samantha Harris, who is bringing a fresh face to the unique campus sport. “I’m starting this club because I love horses,” Harris said. “I want to welcome anybody who feels the same way — whether you’ve never sat on a horse, or you’ve won … [Read more...] about Freshman revives Pep equestrian club
Annual ‘Madness’ to invade Fieldhouse
PAUL CASEYNews Assistant With the basketball season right around the corner, the Student Programming Board is gearing up for its annual season kick-off event, Blue and Orange Madness, being held Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. in Firestone Fieldhouse. The Board is working hard to ensure that the event is not a repeat of last year’s Midnight Entourage, which was widely regarded as a … [Read more...] about Annual ‘Madness’ to invade Fieldhouse
Maniacal Mascot Unmasked
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor In the midst of a busy fall sports schedule, the athletes are not the only ones feeling the crunch. Pepperdine’s mascot Willie the Wave has been busy making his presence felt at Waves home games. The friendly and bubbly face of Pepperdine sports found time between contests to sit down in an exclusive interview to talk about his role, his … [Read more...] about Maniacal Mascot Unmasked
Presidential campaigns defy polls, predictions
MARC CHOQUETTEOnline Content Manager Presidential candidates’ fundraising statistics from the third quarter are rolling in, and the Democrats have again beat out Republicans in the money race for 2008. But it is not the fact that they out raised the GOP, but it is how they did it that raises eyebrows. Most who are well versed in the game of politics know that big business plays … [Read more...] about Presidential campaigns defy polls, predictions
Siblings shoot ‘fore’ success
GREG BARNETTSports Assistant Ever since the two were young, Austyn and Taylore Karle have pushed each other to be strong golfers, and now all the hard work has paid off. Both are freshmen this year at Pepperdine and both are members of the men’s and women’s golf teams. Since both are freshmen, some might mistake them as twins, but they’re not. Austyn is a year and a half older … [Read more...] about Siblings shoot ‘fore’ success