GARRETT WAITSports Editor The men’s cross country team is looking to rebuild with youth after losing three seniors from the past season’s team that finished eighth at the West Coast Conference Championships. And that’s just fine with Head Coach Dick Kampmann. Kampmann was disappointed by last year’s team’s placement at the championships in Belmont, Calif. That team was struck … [Read more...] about Pepperdine looking to rebuild and reload
Facebook reinvents first day of school
AUDREY REEDNews Editor Freshmen, welcome to Pepperdine. Let me introduce myself. My name is Audrey Reed, and I'm your friendly news editor. I’m a senior. I graduated from high school in 2002 and some of my favorite bands are Wilco, My Morning Jacket and Cake. But I'm being redundant here. You may already know that thanks to my favorite Internet site and yours — Facebook. With … [Read more...] about Facebook reinvents first day of school
Groups gear up for new year
BRITTANY STRAYERAssistant Online Editor Every fall, new SGA officers move into the office situated in the Tyler Campus Center. The decorations on the walls may change from year to year, but just like any new governing body, the new leaders are figuring out how to reach Pepperdine students. One annual event that will have the freshmen involved is the upcoming elections. The … [Read more...] about Groups gear up for new year
Polo hops in the pool
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Doug Mann takes a shot at practice (Photo courtesy Graham Shea/Photo Editor) The Pepperdine men’s water polo team is still getting used to the idea of being a favorite. After all, the Waves lost just one starting senior from last year’s team that finished the season ranked seventh in the nation and they replaced him with an Olympian. Jesse Smith, who … [Read more...] about Polo hops in the pool
Benton reviews file, officially dismisses Fagan
CRYSTAL LUONGEditor in Chief Following yet another administrative reversal after a yearlong disciplinary process, the university has officially dismissed Dr. Ronald Fagan, professor of sociology. In accordance with tenure policy, University President Andrew K. Benton made the final decision to terminate Fagan’s employment with Pepperdine. “I read the recommendations of the … [Read more...] about Benton reviews file, officially dismisses Fagan