Tera deVroede Staff Writer Many Pepperdine graduates go off into the business world, or whatever world their degree is for. Some never get a chance to enjoy pure thrill and fear. Pepperdine alumnus Ryan Birch is not the stereotypical college graduate, he lives for fun. He is a local since he grew up in the Thousand Oaks area. Birch, 23, is proud to have graduated from … [Read more...] about A life after Pepperdine – Ryan Birch
Five Waves drafted by MLB teams
Jane LeeSports Editor When most youngsters get drafted by a Major League Baseball team, it’s natural for them to think about what they could do with that six- or seven-figure signing bonus. After all, these players are high school and college students who aren’t used to seeing a paycheck because most of their life has been spent turning double plays and hitting ball after ball … [Read more...] about Five Waves drafted by MLB teams
Calabasas bans smoking in public
Shelby WoodsStaff Writer The city of Calabasas adopted an ordinance on Jan. 18 that bans smoking in public places. The City Council, led by Mayor Barry Groveman, voted unanimously to prohibit smoking in public parks, hotels, bars, restaurants and even on sidewalks. Although the details of the law are still being discussed, the framework will work like this: if an individual is … [Read more...] about Calabasas bans smoking in public
U.S. soldiers grieved at Santa Monica Beach
Laura Johnson Staff Writer They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. --Laurence Binyon With summer quickly approaching, going to the beach to experience the sun and warmth of the season is essential when being a Californian. However, … [Read more...] about U.S. soldiers grieved at Santa Monica Beach
Waves eliminated in baseball regional playoffs
Jane LeeSports Editor 1,582 miles. That’s the distance between Pepperdine University and Rosenblatt Stadium, home of the College World Series in Omaha, Nebr. Besides Mapquest, only members of the Pepperdine baseball team would know that figure. The road to Omaha, courtesy of Mapquest of course, was taped to the wall of the Waves’ dugout for most of the season. Players walked … [Read more...] about Waves eliminated in baseball regional playoffs