By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor In the late 1980s and early 1990s gangster rappers like Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and DJ Quik put Compton, Calif., on the proverbial map. Telling their violent tales of life in this poverty-stricken area of South Central Los Angeles, these rappers gave the city a notorious reputation for gang wars, drive-by shootings, and an overall grim … [Read more...] about Straight outta Compton
Senior military officer discusses new face of NATO
By Sarah Carrillo Assistant News Editor For Andrew Roberts, it’s all about perception. In a presentation at the Raitt Recital Hall Tuesday, the squadron leader of the British Royal Air Force and senior military officer for NATO spoke about the many changes NATO has undergone in recent years. Roberts said many countries, particularly in Eastern Europe, see NATO as an … [Read more...] about Senior military officer discusses new face of NATO
Oh, what people will do for fame
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor America is a nation that loves a fool. Whether it’s who we put on our talk shows, who we listen to on the radio, or even who we elect for president, the citizens of this country take great joy in seeing common people do uncommonly stupid things, especially if that stupid thing includes risking one’s own life. So much so, that watching someone … [Read more...] about Oh, what people will do for fame
Schroeder lands 300th win
No. 3 Waves destroy Pacific 16-2 before losing a critical, one-goal match to No. 1 Cal Berkeley, 8-7. By Erica Sigman Staff Writer After taking third in the Northern California tournament, completing a three-game winning streak at home, and getting Head Coach Terry Schroeder his 300th career win at Pepperdine, the men’s water polo team fell short to No. 1-ranked Cal Berkeley … [Read more...] about Schroeder lands 300th win
Malibu, Pepperdine singed by wildfires in past
By Luke Simpson Staff Writer Winds gusted at 40 miles per hour, only creating larger flames and more destruction. Wildlife scurried from the wilderness into the parking lots, finding refuge in the concrete jungle. From the cafeteria, the student body had a 360 degree view of black smoke. The fire surrounded the campus. This was the scene in 1996 during the worst fire Malibu … [Read more...] about Malibu, Pepperdine singed by wildfires in past