By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor The end of the preseason has come, and the No. 6 Pepperdine women’s volleyball team will take a two-week break before beginning West Coast Conference play in October with a match against San Francisco. “I think our conference is as strong as it’s been maybe since the inception of the conference,” Head Coach Nina Matthies said. “San … [Read more...] about Netters cruise past Harvard, start conference play with a 10-2 mark
When can affirmative action justify admission to college?
By Erica Randall Staff Writer As an African-American, I know it is important to be aware of the devastating African-American history of the past 400 years. However, I’m still aware of an upsetting African-American present time that, while evolving to healthier forms, still struggles to maintain optimism in the face of discrimination. For example, my family and I were … [Read more...] about When can affirmative action justify admission to college?
Women look to stay healthy and make a run for Sweet 16
By Christine Paulson Staff Writer Coming off a year plagued with injuries, the coaches of the women’s tennis team are focused on one simple goal this season: to stay healthy. “Staying healthy will obviously pave the way for us accomplishing our other goals,” Head Coach Gualberto Escudero said. Those goals include repeating conference, going to Nationals and then advancing to … [Read more...] about Women look to stay healthy and make a run for Sweet 16
Pull the plug on file sharing
When Napster was born in 1999 and made the online sharing of free music a mainstream trend, no demographic took to the technology faster than college students. To a group with few greater loves than music and precious few dollars to spend on expensive CDs, the ability to find free music online seemed nothing less than a godsend. Pepperdine students were no exception, and the … [Read more...] about Pull the plug on file sharing
Runners set quick pace
By Rosy Banks Assistant Living Editor In the fastest race of the season, sophomores Chad Trammell and Lauren Tyree led Pepperdine runners on UC Riverside’s farm course. Several runners broke personal records on the speedy flat course with Tyree clocking in a 5k at 19:03, and Trammell setting a record at a phenomenal 25:26 for the men’s 8k. Trammels run is the fastest time … [Read more...] about Runners set quick pace