Much of the Waves’ high-powered offense is thanks to this natural out of Orange County. By Jared Hermann Staff Writer There are many bright spots this season for the Waves, but one player in particular, junior third baseman Patrick Rooney, is no stranger to the light. Baseball has become second nature to Rooney because he has been surrounded by baseball his entire life. “My … [Read more...] about Rooney: Born with a bat in hand
Watson: Teams shielded from cuts
By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor The current budget reallocation process has the potential to affect just about every aspect of Pepperdine – including the Athletics Department. Just like every other department on campus, officials at the Athletics Department have turned in their reallocation plan and are waiting for a decision to be made. “ I’ve been asked to … [Read more...] about Watson: Teams shielded from cuts
Film confirms Americans die for McDonalds
By J. Douglas Stevens Staff Writer A 33-year-old independent filmmaker has given new meaning to the tired cliché, “you are what you eat.” West Virginia native Morgan Spurlock spent last February eating nothing but McDonalds food for 30 days straight. As a sort of educational science experiment, he lived every 8-year-old’s dream: an Egg McMuffin for breakfast, a Big Mac for … [Read more...] about Film confirms Americans die for McDonalds
Faculty move on sex policy
By Joann Groff News Editor t has been 19 months since the printing of the 2002-2003 faculty handbook. It was then that faculty members glancing through it found a new clause on page 97 that ignited controversy all over campus — the sexual relations policy. A special committee appointed in February by University Faculty Committee President June Schmieder-Ramirez, met last week … [Read more...] about Faculty move on sex policy
Not a gang, but a state of mind
Recent incidents involving Pepperdine students and the local group Malibu Locals Only, or MLO, provokes a look into their identity. By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Not more than a month into the school year, Pepperdine students commuting from the other side of the canyon took notice of a spray-painted message that appeared overnight above the Malibu Canyon and Kanan tunnels that … [Read more...] about Not a gang, but a state of mind