SHUHEI MATSUOSports Assistant The Pepperdine men’s tennis team has been unstoppable, even against UCLA, which had not lost to the Waves in more than five years. After finishing its nine-straight home matches with nine victories, No.-4 Pepperdine traveled to Los Angeles to have its season’s first away game against No.-8 UCLA on Friday. As more than 250 spectators watched one of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine wins showdown
Homecoming begins
ANNA KINGAssistant News Editor As one of the most anticipated and well-attended events of the school year, Pepperdine Homecoming’s theme, “Meet me in Malibu,” summarizes the energy that is created when students and alumni come together for a weekend of orange and blue infused celebration. In addition to the events coordinated by the Greek organizations and the multitude of … [Read more...] about Homecoming begins
Islamic studies class enlightens students abroad
RACHEL JOHNSONStaff Writer Before the start of my semester in London, I don’t think I ever really understood the racial profiling that went on in the world. Now, studying overseas has become an enlightening experience and a good opportunity to witness worldly perspectives as well as relate them to events that affect the United States. I’m taking a course called “The History … [Read more...] about Islamic studies class enlightens students abroad
Face in the crowd: Kyle Gardner
By MEREDITH RODRIGUEZAssistant Living Editor Perched atop a Malibu hill, it becomes easy for students to forget that few in the world share equal opportunity. Junior Kyle Gardner is not one such student. A self-described deep thinker from Chicago, which he pointed out is the fourth most segregated city in the world, Gardner is passionate about reaching out to all categories of … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Kyle Gardner
Club sports coordinator ushers in new era
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Matt Kalish is a 2001 Pepperdine alumnus who found his way back to the university as the Coordinator for Intramurals and Club Sports. Since his sophomore year at Pepperdine, he’s been involved with campus recreation. Since then, he has overseen a dramatic change in the intramurals office, adding sports and tournaments to help serve the students. He’s … [Read more...] about Club sports coordinator ushers in new era