GARRETT WAITSports Editor Momentum is often a fickle idea in sports, but if any team has momentum, it’s the Pepperdine women’s volleyball team, which ran off four-straight victories in Philadelphia on Friday and Saturday at the Sheraton Invitational. Pepperdine was never really challenged, dropping just one game in four matches. The Waves opened with a sweep of Towson … [Read more...] about Waves sweep Philly tourney
After three decades, Henegar steps down
TONY GELDMACHERStaff Writer After 34 years, Bill Henegar will step down as Associate Vice President for Public Affairs at Pepperdine on Friday. Better known as the editor for the publication, Pepperdine People, as well as authoring the annual report, Henegar has been serving Pepperdine through the terms of four presidents and the university’s move from Los Angeles to Malibu. … [Read more...] about After three decades, Henegar steps down
Staff Editorial: AlcoholEdu benefits students
In popular culture, college parties are stereotyped as being wild keggers that last until everyone passes out or the cops break down the front door. “Animal House” created a genre that continues on to this day with movies like the “American Pie” series and “Van Wilder.” The largest nationwide study to date confirms that most college students overestimate the amount of alcohol … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: AlcoholEdu benefits students
Lyon IP in final year
AUDREY REEDNews Editor Pepperdine International Programs announced its au revoir to the French language program in Lyon, France on Monday. Dean of International Programs Charles Hall cited both legal and financial problems as the cause for closure of the four-year-old program. The program will continue through the spring semester, and spots are still open. International … [Read more...] about Lyon IP in final year
‘Jungle Jack’ teaches primal lessons
ANNA KINGStaff Writer Jack Hanna and his love for animals appeals to many young children, but his enthusiasm for wildlife is one that even college students can appreciate. Tonight, Hanna will speak on “Going Wild for Wildlife” at 7 p.m. in Smothers Theatre as part of the Seaver Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series. While Hanna will focus his lecture mostly on his wildlife … [Read more...] about ‘Jungle Jack’ teaches primal lessons