By Crystal LuongNews Assistant The time has come for posters and platforms to deck the walls and halls of Pepperdine. Campaigns for Student Government Association elections started last night after an official candidate meeting and will continue through Wednesday, when students begin to cast votes. The positions up for grabs are SGA president, vice president, treasurer and … [Read more...] about SGA: Five square off for president
Men looking for answers after three close losses
By Kyle JorreySports Editor In the world of college tennis, matches can be decided on a single service, a single volley, a single error. All the day’s competition comes down to one moment — a set point won or lost makes the difference between high-fives and cheers, or headshakes and somber silence. Don’t believe it? Just ask the Pepperdine men’s tennis team. The Waves are in … [Read more...] about Men looking for answers after three close losses
Greeks spring into service
Events benefiting charities are some of the biggest yearly programs for fraternities and sororities.By JJ BowmanNews Editor Greek philanthropy season is about to kick into high gear as several fraternities and sororities have saved their biggest work for the end of Spring semester. Over the next few weeks Alpha Phi, Beta Theta Pi, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Sigma Chi, and Delta Gamma … [Read more...] about Greeks spring into service
Should the pledge include God?
Con: People shouldn’t be forced to pledge allegiance to a god they may not believe in.By Michael TravisEditor in Chief Earlier this year, President George W. Bush labeled Democrats who were attempting to block war with Iraq as “un-American.” The label stuck and now many anti-war protests, whether run by Republicans or Democrats, are referred to as having an “anti-American” … [Read more...] about Should the pledge include God?
No. 1 netters split matches against Hawaii
By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor All good things must come to an end. The Pepperdine men’s volleyball team ended its 12-game winning streak last Friday against the No. 2-ranked University of Hawaii. The Waves defeated the Warriors just two days prior, but the momentum from the win just wasn’t enough to carry them through the next match up. Last week the team traveled to … [Read more...] about No. 1 netters split matches against Hawaii