ShortstopBy Mike TravisEditor in Chief There is an old saying that practice makes perfect. Senior Kevin Estrada has been playing baseball since the age of four and has never stopped since. “As soon as you can pick up the bat and ball, you’re going,” Estrada said. “Baseball becomes part of your life.” Estrada was not the only member of his family who has lived the baseball … [Read more...] about Spotlight on… Kevin Estrada
Is the college protest dead?
Few in number, but big in spirit, some determined students raise their voices.By Kyle JorreySports Editor As Pepperdine students shuffled into Firestone Fieldhouse for the ritual Convocation on a typical November morning, a line of demonstrators formed just inside the front doors. The group, made up of three students and nine faculty members, was recognizing a national student … [Read more...] about Is the college protest dead?
Rising stars emerge
With some of its top scorers out with injury, Waves replacements are stepping up, and leading the team to victory.By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer Oh, the sweet smell of victory ... again. The Pepperdine women’s basketball squad remains undefeated in the West Coast Conference with victories over the University of San Diego and the University of Santa Clara. Pepperdine defeated the … [Read more...] about Rising stars emerge
Pop? Coke? Soda? Why should we care?
By Audrey ReedOpinions Editor College is full of meeting new people. People at Pepperdine hail from many areas of the nation. The montage of people at Pepperdine brings together different regions each with their own unique culture. America has many different cultural facets, yet everyone believes in and follows the same fundamental standards. Hearing about other local … [Read more...] about Pop? Coke? Soda? Why should we care?
Looking to shock the world
By Kyle JorreySports Editor What a difference a year can make. After advancing to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championships on the wings of a talented group of seniors, the Pepperdine men’s tennis program has made some changes, some by choice and some because of graduation. Shortly after the end of the 2002 season, former Pepperdine coach Pete Smith took the head coaching … [Read more...] about Looking to shock the world