Below is an update on the condition of Pepperdine student Alec Eagon who was hit by a car while running in late December. For those who don't know, he was struck by a 92-year-old woman while running across a crosswalk. He flew through her windshield and was then catapulted 10 feet in the air before falling on the pavement several feet away from her car. Alec Eagon returned to … [Read more...] about Alec Eagon showing improvement
Archives for January 2012
SOPA bills deemed destabilizing to infrastructure of Internet
We live in a time period where the Internet has become nothing less than essential to our daily lives. From Google, to Facebook, to awkwardfamilyphotos.com, we would not be as efficient, educated or entertained as we are without the current liberties the Internet allows. The SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect I.P. Act) currently going through Congress are designed … [Read more...] about SOPA bills deemed destabilizing to infrastructure of Internet
Seniors lead women's basketball team in home win
MALIBU, Ca.--The women’s basketball team defeated the Santa Clara Broncos 67-57 at Firestone Fieldhouse on Saturday afternoon. The Waves were led by seniors Jazmine Jackson and Lauren Bell, who scored 16 and 14 points respectively. Despite a steady Wave lead in the first 14 minutes, the turning point came with 6:06 left in the first half as the Broncos took the lead 17-16. The … [Read more...] about Seniors lead women's basketball team in home win
Waves’ cold shooting night gives Lions road victory
Firestone Fieldhouse—The annual PCH Cup match up between the Waves and Lions did not fail to disappoint Thursday night, but it was LMU coming out of Malibu with the win, 68-58. The victory marked the first win for the Lions in the Firestone Fieldhouse since 1998, breaking a streak of 13 consecutive wins for Pepperdine. Pepperdine (7-9, 1-4) failed to convert on several key … [Read more...] about Waves’ cold shooting night gives Lions road victory
Men's volleyball beats CSUN in four sets
FIRESTONE FIELDHOUSE, JAN. 11— The men’s volleyball team spiked off its opening match of the MPSF tournament against Cal State Northridge with a 3-1 win Wednesday night at Firestone Fieldhouse. “Tonight we played well as a team,” freshman outside hitter Josh Taylor said. “[Freshman setter] Matt West put up some good sets and made it easy for me to get my kills.” Taylor led … [Read more...] about Men's volleyball beats CSUN in four sets
