JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine women’s club lacrosse team outshot Occidental 36 to 17 and never trailed in the contest en route to a dominating 21-9 win over the Tigers on Saturday at Alumni Park. The Waves (1-0), who controlled the ball for the better part of the game, jumped out to a 7-1 lead in the first 10 minutes and would leave the field at halftime with a … [Read more...] about Women’s lacrosse starts out strong
Marijuana removed from Malibu, shifts to federal scrutiny
LISA BROOKSStaff Writer What is supposed to be wild and untouched land is going to pot. Last September, $28 million worth of marijuana plants were found by federal authorities in Malibu Creek State Park. The plants were removed by the Malibu/Lost Hills narcotics division. The investigation is now being conducted by federal authorities, according to Sgt. Ken Davidson of the … [Read more...] about Marijuana removed from Malibu, shifts to federal scrutiny
Danish cartoons receive violent Islamic response
Benjamin YoungStaff Writer The world shook with rage and violence because a Danish newspaper published some satirical cartoons. Three weeks ago, that might have served as a punch line for a joke. Now, this potential punch line is headline news. What initially started as an exercise in satire and social experimentation on the freedoms of speech and press turned into an ugly … [Read more...] about Danish cartoons receive violent Islamic response
Spring Break safety tips
STEPHANIE NORDSTROM Staff Writer For most students, Spring Break is a chance to relax and let all their worries melt away under the sun. Unfortunately, that mentality can cause many problems for the unwary traveler. There are several ways to keep Spring Break safe and memorable instead of disastrous and a time best forgotten. Drinking Excessive alcohol consumption has become … [Read more...] about Spring Break safety tips
Waves upset Bruins at home
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor The No.-25 Pepperdine women’s tennis team remained undefeated this season as it bested Fresno State and upset No.-15 UCLA on Saturday at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. The Waves kicked off the weekend with a 5-2 win over Fresno State on Friday afternoon to improve to 5-0 on the season while the Bulldogs dropped to 1-2. The Pepperdine doubles … [Read more...] about Waves upset Bruins at home