By Kyle JorreySports Editor A week ago men’s tennis Head Coach Adam Steinberg said all his young team needed was some match experience. Then, he said, Pepperdine’s wealth of talented players would get the chance to show the nation they’re a legitimate top 10 contender. He wasn’t kidding. This past week the Waves swept all three of their dual matches, including an emotional … [Read more...] about Pepperdine outplays defending champs
Profs decry sex policy
Faculty leaders decide to do something about perceived threat in wording that some say invades private lives.By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor Storm clouds have been brewing since August among Seaver College faculty and staff angry over a new sexual relations policy that many believe invades their private lives, and now faculty leaders have decided to do something about it. … [Read more...] about Profs decry sex policy
Starting to find a groove
By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor “We advance on our journey only when we face our goal, when we are confident and believe we are going to win out.” These are the words of author Orison Swett Marden, though it’s doubtful Pepperdine’s men’s volleyball players often sit around reading his writings — maybe they do. But his philosophy is at the heart of their program, and … [Read more...] about Starting to find a groove
Big Deal: Bush, Bucs tackle their opposition
By JJ BowmanNews Editor We were privileged to witness two great spectacles this week. First, the Super Bowl promised a great match-up as the No. 1 offense in football squared off against the league’s best defense. That game may have flopped, but the week’s second great event, the president’s annual State of the Union address, exceeded the hype. With the exception of Election … [Read more...] about Big Deal: Bush, Bucs tackle their opposition
SGA: Pep rally to include Tidal Wave
SGA expects more than 300 students to participate in annual event before big basketball game.By Crystal LuongNews Assistant As the time for the big game against Gonzaga nears, the spirit of Pepperdine will be displayed in the second annual Tidal Wave Pep Rally, hosted by both the Student Government Association and Riptide. At 9 p.m. next Tuesday, a wave of students will start … [Read more...] about SGA: Pep rally to include Tidal Wave