By Jovita McCleodStaff Writer A wealthy Turkish industrialist has abducted two American women. The women’s fiancés are attempting to rescue them from their foreign captor who is suspected of terrorist activities. This is the modernized story of Mozart’s opera “The Abduction from the Seraglio,” playing tonight and Saturday in Smothers Theatre. The adaptation of the story sounds … [Read more...] about ‘Abduction’ serenades Smothers
Looking for a little leg room
With a weekend sweep of Portland and Gonzaga, the Waves moved into sole possession of first place in the WCC.By Erica SigmanSports Editor The loss the Pepperdine women’s basketball team suffered Jan. 31 in San Francisco proved to be the fuel needed to keep the fire going. The team showed no mercy on the road this past weekend, defeating Gonzaga 66-60 Saturday after … [Read more...] about Looking for a little leg room
War threat refocuses overseas policy
By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor As tensions mount and the possibility of war looms nearer, students in Pepperdine’s international programs are experiencing some anxiety about their safety. “I feel really scared by all of it,” sophomore Stephanie Cedenao of the Florence program said of the Iraqi situation. “I'm scared by my own ignorance about so many things going on in … [Read more...] about War threat refocuses overseas policy
Golfers shine in the rain
By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer Rain or shine, the Pepperdine women’s golf team was going to come out with a win. After leading the field the first day of play, the No. 15 ranked Waves continued to control the Northrop Grummen Regional Challenge on day two. Heavy downpour forced cancellation on the third day of play and sealed a victory for the Waves. They completed the Palos … [Read more...] about Golfers shine in the rain
Should America temporarily halt its space program?
Con: United States should consider scaling back instead of following our ‘heart’s desire.’By Elice GiorgioneStaff Writer In light of the recent Columbia disaster, it is inevitable to ask: should we, after such a jarring tragedy, continue to pursue manned space exploration? On Feb. 4, President George W. Bush answered that question at a memorial service at Houston’s Johnson … [Read more...] about Should America temporarily halt its space program?