By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer Nicole Okuna owns the school record in the 100-yard freestyle. She holds the five fastest times in Pepperdine swimming history in that event and has broken her own school record numerous times this season. And she is only halfway through her freshman year. Okuna broke her own school record again Saturday when the Waves took on the University of San … [Read more...] about Top freestyler sets new school record
Students raise money in leukemia lockdown
By Michael TravisEditor in Chief Not many people know what it is like to be stuck in bed with a life-threatening disease. Leukemia is one such disease, and it strikes 3,250 children in the United States every year. Although many of those afflicted can be cured, some of the disease’s victims don’t make it — and the experience is never a pleasant one. Resident Advisors and … [Read more...] about Students raise money in leukemia lockdown
INS profiling nears discrimination
By Kevin KumalaStaff Writer The United States government has recently added Indonesia to its list of countries whose citizens are required to register with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Out of the 25 countries listed, only North Korea is a non-Muslim country. Is this then a policy of racial discrimination against Muslim individuals through racial profiling … [Read more...] about INS profiling nears discrimination
Waves alone on top of WCC
By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer And so the streak continues. Saturday the Pepperdine women’s basketball team won in dramatic fashion 56-51 over rival Loyola Marymount in overtime, stripping the Lions of a Homecoming victory and crushing a 10-game home winning streak. The win brings Pepperdine to 13-5 overall and 5-0 in West Coast Conference play. The Waves rallied for the … [Read more...] about Waves alone on top of WCC
Leave your heart in the City of Children
By Juana DiegoStaff Writer DeBell and Rho residence halls and fellow friends teamed up for a great cause over Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. They carpooled to the poverty-stricken city of Ensenada, Mexico, to spend time at the City of Children orphanage. The students spent their time being aspirations and playmates to the young children. Rho’s Resident Advisor senior … [Read more...] about Leave your heart in the City of Children