Men’s team finishes 12th of 14 in Arizona’s National Invitational Tournament.By Michael TravisEditor in Chief With exhaustion mounting at the end of a three-week road trip, the Pepperdine men’s golf team finished the 14-team National Invitational Tournament in Tuscon, Ariz., with a 12th place finish Tuesday. Junior Randy Creighton and sophomore Michael Putnam were the top … [Read more...] about Tough schedule wears golfers out
Supreme Court confronts race in admissions
Michigan cases could have far-reaching effects — even at Pepperdine.By Laurie BabinskiArt Editor Jennifer Gratz, 25, is the daughter of a police officer who dreamed of using a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan’s flagship campus to become a forensic pathologist. Patrick Hamacher, 23, was a high school varsity athlete who sang in the choir. He sought a … [Read more...] about Supreme Court confronts race in admissions
Celebs back good causes too
By Elice GiorgioneStaff Writer It’s no secret that Hollywood celebrities are quite active in the political, social and environmental arenas of our nation, often speaking out for or against critical issues that are germane to the world today. This supplementary role that so many actors, musicians and sports figures have assumed is perhaps even akin to that of a politician in a … [Read more...] about Celebs back good causes too
Illinois rolls over Waves
By Kyle JorreySports Editor With less than two weeks until the West Coast Conference Championships, the young Pepperdine men’s tennis squad is feeling pretty good about its chances. Despite a 7-0 loss Friday afternoon at the hands of nation’s top men’s tennis team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, Pepperdine players and coaches said spirits are high. The day before the loss, … [Read more...] about Illinois rolls over Waves
Grappling with diversity in enrollment
Seaver admissions employs race-conscious system to review applicants on case-by-case basis.By Jordan MorrisAssistant News Editor As the debate over affirmative action in university admissions heats up across America, Pepperdine struggles to maintain an admissions policy that fulfills the diversity needs of the university while remaining consistent with its values. In … [Read more...] about Grappling with diversity in enrollment