KELLY DAVIESStaff Writer I went to the Malibu Coast Animal Hospital last month for a story on the animals that had been housed from the Topanga Fire. I chatted with the receptionists and watched the veterinarians scoot excitedly from one end of the tiny hospital to the other. I set up my equipment and trucked it out to the backyard, expecting to find poodles with pink bows … [Read more...] about Abandoned Katrina pets await homes in shelters
Pepperdine swims well at Shootout
JENNA SHAYStaff Writer The Pepperdine women’s swimming and diving team continued its successful season last weekend at the Big West Shootout in Irvine. The Waves beat University of San Diego, CSU Northridge and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in three of their four dual meets on Saturday while boasting top-three performances in almost every event. Sophomore Kady Skora led the Waves … [Read more...] about Pepperdine swims well at Shootout
Let the Freedom Wall ring
AUDREY REEDNews Editor In a post-Facebook world, the word “wall” means a cyberspace locale for inside jokes and perky messagaes. But there’s a wall at Pepperdine more important than anything on a social networking site — the Freedom Wall. In spring 2003, the Freedom Wall was added to Joslyn Plaza by the prompting of Amnesty International and the with the help of former Student … [Read more...] about Let the Freedom Wall ring
More highs to come in Mile High City
JIM COHENStaff Writer Pot smokers of Denver lit up joints in celebration on Nov. 2 as the city’s residents voted in favor of a referendum to legalize the possession of marijuana. Winning by a 54 to 46-percent margin, the measure allows adults age 21 years and older to possess up to an ounce of the drug with only a possible fine. Following in line with cities such as Seattle and … [Read more...] about More highs to come in Mile High City
Women’s golf coach talks recruiting
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Laurie Gibbs has been about as successful as can be in her 13 seasons as Pepperdine’s women’s golf coach. She has turned Pepperdine into an elite program and the team is coming off one of its most successful fall seasons ever, including two victories, a third-place and a fourth-place finish. Gibbs is this week’s guest on “10 Minutes With …” You guys … [Read more...] about Women’s golf coach talks recruiting