DANIELLA BOSIOAssistant Sports Editor In one of its most exciting weekends this season, the sixth-ranked Pepperdine men’s water polo team defeated No.-1 University of Southern California and Whittier on Sunday at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. The Waves upset No.-1 USC 5-4 and defeated Whitter 17-13. Pepperdine, only trailing once to USC in the match, was able to score four … [Read more...] about Polo takes down USC
First season fire tests preparedness
CRYSTAL LUONGEditor in Chief Anela Holck/Asst. Photo Editor The fire season’s first go at the southland that began Wednesday, Sept. 28, torched more than 24,000 acres. On campus, the Topanga Fire tested the preparedness of the university’s emergency response plans. “The ball started rolling slowly,” said Dawn Emrich, assistant director of the Department of Public Safety. “But … [Read more...] about First season fire tests preparedness
Roberts overlooks citizen’s rights in court
COLLEEN CONWAY Contributing Writer John Roberts’ confirmation as chief justice of the Supreme Court on Sept. 29 by a 78 to 22 Senate vote marks the second time a person has been elevated to the this position directly from the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals since former Chief Justice Warren Burger. Roberts, the youngest Supreme Court justice ever, was nominated by … [Read more...] about Roberts overlooks citizen’s rights in court
Team handed first loss
JANE LEESports Assistant Sara Nemecek/Photo Assistant It was a weekend of mixed emotions for the No.-9 Pepperdine women’s soccer team. It picked up a win over Utah but suffered its first loss of the season in a heartbreaker to UCLA in front of home crowds at Tari Frahm Rokus Field to move to a 9-1-1 record. The Waves edged Utah 1-0 Friday afternoon as sophomore midfielder … [Read more...] about Team handed first loss
GSEP adds degree
GWENDOLYN SISKAStaff Writer Starting fall 2006, the Graduate School of Education and Psychology will offer a new degree: the master of science in workplace learning and performance. The program was developed to assist students with backgrounds in education, psychology, communication, business and related fields. It will help them model transformational leadership while … [Read more...] about GSEP adds degree