By Jared HermannStaff Writer Yesterday Long Beach State, ranked No. 5 nationally, riding a five-game win streak, visited Eddy D. Field Stadium for a midweek game against the Waves. With a clear sky and a bright sun at his back, senior right-hander James Carroll took the mound for Pepperdine against the always dangerous 49er line-up, and calmly pitched one of his best games of … [Read more...] about Long ball beats Long Beach
Students cut ‘Locks for Love’
By Rosy BanksStaff Writer Donating 10 or more inches of their manes, Pepperdine students, faculty and staff gave “Locks of Love” to children with long-term medical hair loss. Joining with Malibu Creek Salon, a total of 28 people from the Pepperdine community had their hair cut, styled and sent off on March 17 to be made into specialized wigs for chemotherapy and other … [Read more...] about Students cut ‘Locks for Love’
Is winning the ‘only’ thing sports are about?
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Tuesday night a large group of students, many of them athletes themselves, filled the seats at Smothers Theatre to watch a group of super-talented athletes debate the age-old question: is winning really the “only” thing? And at least in this instance, it was obvious that both sides truly wanted to score a victory. Using the British Parliamentary … [Read more...] about Is winning the ‘only’ thing sports are about?
Former Pep head coaches face scrutiny for decisions
By Kyle JorreySports Editor In recent weeks the college basketball ranks have been rattled by news of inappropriate actions taken by some of its head coaches. The discoveries have lead to suspensions, fines and even a firing. Oddly enough, two coaches in the spotlight over these scandals, Jim Harrick of the University of Georgia and Jan van Breda Kolff of St. Bonaventure, are … [Read more...] about Former Pep head coaches face scrutiny for decisions
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Felony charges filed against abductors SALT LAKE CITY — The alleged abductors of Elizabeth Smart face multiple felony charges filed by prosecutors Tuesday. Brian David Mitchell, 49, and his wife, Wanda Barzee, 57, are each being held on $10 million bail. Police accused the couple of aggravated kidnapping, sexual assault and burglary. Smart was kidnapped from her family home … [Read more...] about National&International