TIFF WELLSStaff Writer There is a new club sport in town. It’s the Triathlon Club. When the collegiate nationals are held in the spring of 2006, Pepperdine will be competing in it. As of yet, the NCAA doesn’t hold a national competition for triathletes. Therefore, Pepperdine triathletes will be competing at the collegiate nationals. At a triathlon, there are three events: a … [Read more...] about Triathlon club triples up the competition
Faculty and Facebook
AUDREY REEDNews Editor Even though students dominate Facebook, faculty and staff are also in the online mix. Whether it’s to get to know students, keep in touch or assign class work, professors have utilized the online networking site. By searching for faculty and staff on the Facebook, more than 65 user names come up. Staff members from Seaver Dean David Baird to Associate … [Read more...] about Faculty and Facebook
How to give help
HAYLEY LEARCHStaff Writer Pepperdine senior Wondirad Assefa Tsegaye is working to raise AIDS awareness across campus through the student organization, “You and I for the Universe (YIFTU).” He moved from Ethiopia six years ago, and brought his vision with him. “Pepperdine is the perfect place to do it — we have faith. All faith requires is to help out,” said Tsegaye of his … [Read more...] about How to give help
And now we finally arrive at point b
KELSEY MAYSLiving Editor Years ago, I read an article about investing good money into one’s bed. The writer reasoned that if we spend one-third of our lives sleeping, we ought to get the absolute most we can out of that time. There is a lot of truth to that. A comfortable bed helps one fall asleep quickly and wake up rested. It’s an investment that pays off in daily … [Read more...] about And now we finally arrive at point b
UCLA beats Pepperdine
DANIELLA BOSIOAssistant Sports Editor The fifth-ranked Pepperdine men’s water polo team fought from behind Saturday to try to capture a victory against UCLA at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, but ended up falling to the third-ranked Bruins 7-5. This game marked the fourth consecutive Mountain Pacific Sports Federation loss for the Waves. The Bruins improved to 18-6 and 4-2 in … [Read more...] about UCLA beats Pepperdine