BRITNEY MALONEYNews Assistant SGA passed a resolution to seek an increase the student programming fee from $45 a semester to $54 a semester at Wednesday night’s meeting, an increase of $18 for the school year. Dean of Students Mark Davis will bring the resolution to a finance committee within the Pepperdine administration that will make the final decision on the fee increase. … [Read more...] about Compromise reached for student fee increase
Pepperdine splits against N0.-2 BYU
GARRETT WAITSports Editor In the season’s first matchup of the No.-1 and No.-2 teams in the nation, the Pepperdine and Brigham Young University men’s volleyball teams split a two-game standoff in Provo, Utah, over the weekend. Pepperdine, who came into the weekend as the top-ranked team in the nation, boasted a 12-match winning streak dating back to the 2005 season. However, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine splits against N0.-2 BYU
Despite delicious Italian menu, many miss American food
MICHELLE PETTYFlorence Columnist When a person thinks of Italy, great wine, olive oil and pasta immediately come to mind. Pepperdine students in Florence have experienced all three in a myriad of combinations. It surprised us all when we found that Italian food, both in and out of the Villa, is amazing, but for some, it wasn’t enough. We have all tackled the adventure of … [Read more...] about Despite delicious Italian menu, many miss American food
Mobile park needs permit to end stink
HAYLEY LERCHNews Assistant Paradise Cove residents live in a prime beachside area, but many of them are expressing their frustration with an unfinished sewage reconstruction project. Workers began digging up streets in August 2004 and have yet to repave them, which means muddy conditions are common, dust pervades the area and some residents are dealing with respiratory … [Read more...] about Mobile park needs permit to end stink
Waves win twice at home over weekend
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine women’s basketball team came up big last weekend, snapping a three-game losing streak by grabbing dominant victories over San Diego and San Francisco at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves’ (5-4, 8-14) first win came Feb. 2 when they rolled over San Diego, 73-55, in a West Coast Conference showdown. Pepperdine would jump out to a 4-0 … [Read more...] about Waves win twice at home over weekend