The Pepperdine cross country team is off to a successful start as they completed their first meet of the season at the Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, Sept. 1. Senior Jonathan Rahauser and freshman Katie Engel led the Waves as the men finished No. 17 and the women No. 8. “The race was a good learning experience, especially for the freshmen who must now run 8ks instead of the … [Read more...] about Waves anticipate challenges as the new season starts
Old game sparks new interest
Back in 2008, Square Enix released stateside “The World Ends With You,” an urban fantasy RPG for the Nintendo DS, and one of Square Enix’s first true new IPs in years. The game proved to be a sleeper hit and won acclaim from a number of publications as well as a surprisingly large fanbase. When the Square Enix teaser for an upcoming project was leaked onto the Internet, … [Read more...] about Old game sparks new interest
Pepp finds Latin roots
While the process of creating Seaver’s first-ever Latin course began only last spring, this fall, professor Jason Brooks introduces the first three-unit class of its kind. Brooks spearheaded the Latin class introduction after he noticed an increase of student interest. Now, many of those same students are enrolled in the class. “I also pushed to get this course offered … [Read more...] about Pepp finds Latin roots
Tips to gaining the freshman 15
Dear Grace, It’s my 11th day at Pepperdine and the soreness in my thighs has become unbearable. I live in Banowsky, have two classes in the CCB, one in the library and one in the CAC. When will my body adjust? Will the next four years be filled with perpetual pain? Sincerely, Freshman Fatty As someone who takes pride in the lengths to which I will go in order to remain as … [Read more...] about Tips to gaining the freshman 15
Yes We Should: The case for Obama’s reelection
It’s less than 60 days until the election, and once again the United States stands at a crossroads. We -- both as voters and as the generation that stands to inherit the nation -- wield an awesome power and bear a solemn responsibility: We have a choice between sustaining the progress that has been made by President Obama, or letting impatience and apathy guide our vote, … [Read more...] about Yes We Should: The case for Obama’s reelection