Photos by Alysha Tsuji With a roaring crowd filling the bleachers, No. 2 Pepperdine men's volleyball beat No. 7 Long Beach State in the MPSF Quarterfinals, 3-1, on April 19 in Firestone Fieldhouse. Senior Kyle Gerrans finished with a team-high 17 kills. Junior Josh Taylor and sophomore Matt Tarantino followed close behind 14 and 10, respectively. Junior Matt West nailed a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball Advances to MPSF Semifinals
Pepperdine Relay for Life: Sleep Deprived for a Cure
Photo by Alysha Tsuji Pepperdine raises over $14,000 for the American Cancer Society "I kind of knew right away from that first phone call that it was different,” Kathy Osborne said. Every year the 48 year old has a mammogram as a precaution, as recommended by her doctor. Because she was adopted, she has no solid record of her family history and whether or not it contains … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Relay for Life: Sleep Deprived for a Cure
Rick Marrs named new Pepperdine provost
Dean of Seaver College Rick Marrs was named the new provost of Pepperdine University. He will start Aug. 1, 2014, according to the university press release. Provost Daryl Tippens sent out an email on Sept. 16 declaring he would retire, leaving the role open. A search committee was launched, and town hall meetings were held with Lipscomb University Senior Vice President for … [Read more...] about Rick Marrs named new Pepperdine provost
Pepperdine Relay for Life Back to the Track
Photo Courtesy of Acadia Osborne After two years cooped up in Firestone Fieldhouse due to rain and construction, the fifth annual Relay for Life will return back to Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Friday, April 4 at 5 p.m. “This year we’re excited to be back … under the stars on the track,” Pepperdine Colleges Against Cancer President senior Acadia Osborne said. PCAC hosts … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Relay for Life Back to the Track
East Coast Kid Chases West Coast Dreams
Photo by Alysha Tsuji With a mom who received a classical music degree, a dad who rocked out as the lead guitarist of a small band in the '80s and a sister who competitively excelled in the saxophone and flute, it seems fitting that 22-year-old Mike Holland strives to succeed in the music world. He picked up the guitar early in his childhood as his mother, Beth Holland, … [Read more...] about East Coast Kid Chases West Coast Dreams
