By Katie Clary News Assistant Latin fever took over the cafeteria Saturday night. While the rain poured down cold outside, the Spanish Honor Society steamed up the Hahn Fireside Room with “Bailamos,” the honor society’s dance formal. DJ Carlos “Sexy Mexi” Mendez, president of the Latino Student Association, rocked the party to a mix of Argentine hits and American hip-hop. … [Read more...] about Let’s Go Dancing
The art of marathon
By Sara Rosner Staff Writer For many, the thought of running denotes apprehension as they recall the days of dreaded high school gym class. For a few dedicated athletes in the Pepperdine Marathon Club, however, running is the pursuit of achievement and satisfaction. “It’s one of those amazing experiences because of where you’re pushing your mind and your body,” senior Steve … [Read more...] about The art of marathon
Juvenile Criminals Face Adult Penalities
By Erica Randall Staff Writer Children are growing up so fast these days. Unfortunately, that’s not necessarily a good thing. Fourteen-year-old Michael Hernandez confessed to killing an eighth-grade classmate in a school bathroom earlier this month in his Florida hometown. According to CNN, he used a knife, which was later found in his backpack, to slash Jaime Rodrigo … [Read more...] about Juvenile Criminals Face Adult Penalities
Unlock Your Voting Power
Editorial Over the years, the college campus has functioned as a center for heated discussion on government policies and candidates. An election or governmental decision can spark passionate debate on a campus, which can house hundreds to thousands of bright-eyed students, who hold a unique position in American society. As the California Democratic primary inches closer, we at … [Read more...] about Unlock Your Voting Power
Tough losses, bad weather bother Waves
By Jared Hermann Staff Writer With two more close defeats this week, the Pepperdine baseball team continues to search for the fire players say they know they have. Trying to find that spark Tuesday against UCLA, wet conditions may have put a damper on that search for at least a couple more days. In a battle of Los Angeles-area rivals, the Waves lost a tough one 8-6 to the … [Read more...] about Tough losses, bad weather bother Waves