Lindsey BeseckerSports Editor The eyes of many Americans have been glued to television sets the past few weeks, many watching the glory and competition of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. There are the big names: Michael Phelps, Paul Hamm, Carly Patterson. But for any person associated with Pepperdine University, there are five names that have another important … [Read more...] about Waves take on Athens
Frosh Follies
Pepperdine’s newest recruits, the class of 2008, showed off their best singing and dancing skills in this beginning-of-school tradition that included everything from kung fu to superhero action — and even President Benton impressions! Angie SmithStaff Writer Graham Shea/Asst. Photo Editor Frosh Follies had a different twist this year, undergoing more than the typical minor … [Read more...] about Frosh Follies
The Flip Side
President gone fishin'. Come back later Daniel JohnsonArt Editor I would like to proclaim the splendor of television. A summer in your underwear on a sticky leather couch is made sublime by the comforts of Cartoon Network and The History Channel. This simple and happy existence is something to be desired by all of humanity, but after a couple months the programming seems to … [Read more...] about The Flip Side
Spring Sports Wrap Up
Photo courtesy Athletic Dept.Members of the Pepperdine baseball team jump into a dogpile after winning the WCC Championship. Baseball The Pepperdine baseball team won its 14th West Coast Conference championship with a 12-10 win over Loyola Marymount University. The team came back from a 10-3 deficit by scoring nine runs in its final two at-bats.Junior Steve Kleen earned the … [Read more...] about Spring Sports Wrap Up
Leaders assess goals
Chris SegalNews Assistant Changes last semester to the structure of SGA and the Programming Board (PB) will affect the future of campus policies and events. Student leaders have developed their visions of each group’s role for the new school year. SGA and PB split in March, making them equal student organizations with different objectives. Since its creation five years ago, PB … [Read more...] about Leaders assess goals