By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor After a heartbreaking loss in the NCAA National Championships last year, the men’s volleyball team is ready to go at it again — and it isn’t holding anything back. Pepperdine faced the University of Hawaii three times prior to its final match up last season, seizing the win in three or four games each time. When it came down to it, No. 1 … [Read more...] about New team, same dreams
This little light of mine
Campus Ministry hosted its spring retreat last weekend in the mountains above Lake Hughes, to escape the distractions of civilization and focus on the spiritual contrasts of darkness and light. This semester’s retreat explored the theme “vs.” to represent the gray areas and challenges of a daily Christian walk. The worship and most speaker sessions were student led, with … [Read more...] about This little light of mine
Smokers aren’t breaking the law
By Michael TravisEditor in Chief These days, smoking a cigarette feels like a crime. People frown at you as they walk by, look at you like you’re doing something wrong, or what’s worse, act as if you have some terrible, contagious disease that must be avoided at all costs. Why has the anti-smoking trend gone so far as to evoke disgust at the mere thought of a smoker? Simply … [Read more...] about Smokers aren’t breaking the law
Spotlight on… Fred Winters
Outside hitterBy Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor Junior standout Fred Winters started playing volleyball to kill time until basketball season started up again. Growing up in British Columbia, Canada, Winters didn’t realize until high school that volleyball was what would dominate his future in sports. “I was always a basketball player first,” Winters said. “Then in high … [Read more...] about Spotlight on… Fred Winters
SGA budget passes easily
Ocean’s 37 allotment dominates spring budget.By Crystal LuongNews Assistant The Student Government Association passed its spring budget last night in Raitt Recital Hall with relatively minor commotion and in a little more than an hour. The total available funds, which amounted to $127,875, were allocated toward the executive board, individual classes, Ocean’s 37, General and … [Read more...] about SGA budget passes easily