SHUHEI MATSUOStaff Writer The men’s basketball team seems ready to begin the 2005-06 campaign after defeating California Baptist University with a score of 81-66 Saturday. The Waves concluded this year’s pre-season with a 2-0 record. Unlike the previous game against Biola, the Waves dominated the first half with full of youth and energy. Freshman Willie Galick, who played … [Read more...] about Pep pounds Cal Baptist, prepares for UConn
Debate team wins big with underclassmen
TONY GELDMACHERStaff Writer The Pepperdine Speech and Debate Team is making waves this year with the emergence of some unlikely candidates. The team is coming off a tournament triumph from early November at Colorado College, where freshman Robin Nasby made a name for herself. Pepperdine claimed the first place debate prize in Colorado. Nasby achieved this feat in only her … [Read more...] about Debate team wins big with underclassmen
College presidents’ salaries released
CHRIS SEGALPerspectives Editor The Chronicle of Higher Education released its annual survey of private universities Monday. The report tracks not only the president’s salaries, but also analyzes the financial health and trends of private higher education instructions. In 2004, the trend was increasing salaries. Five private university presidents each took home earnings of more … [Read more...] about College presidents’ salaries released
Let’s relive the glory days of 1998
SCOTT MOTTEStaff Writer A typical college student makes plenty of cell phone calls, instant messages and e-mails to friends and family. But when was the last time you called friends to say, “It’s amazing! My phone has no wires!” or asked them what “LOL” means while instant messaging or talked about how e-mail has changed the way you communicate? The truth is that although cell … [Read more...] about Let’s relive the glory days of 1998
Pep swim team takes third at Pentathlon
JENNA SHAYSatff Writer The Pepperdine women’s swim team won its third consecutive meet last weekend at the Pentathlon Event at Loyola Marymount University. Pepperdine captured the title at the Burns Aquatic Center in Los Angeles, where the Waves beat both Cal State Northridge and the hosting Lions. The Pentathlon consisted of three competitions: sprint events, middle events … [Read more...] about Pep swim team takes third at Pentathlon