By Kyle JorreySports Editor No one really knew what to expect from the Pepperdine men’s tennis team when it stepped on the court of Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center this past weekend. With a completely new coaching staff and a team without a single senior, the Waves went into their matches against Cal Poly and St. Mary’s full of early season nerves, but still managed to escape … [Read more...] about Waves net first two matches
Big Deal: Do not allow zero tolerance
By JJ BowmanNews Editor We live in an era where tolerance reigns as never before. It wasn’t long ago when women had no place in the workforce, minorities had no place at drinking fountains and homosexuals had no place out of the closet. But now when one has a problem accepting the presence of other people, a little lesson in tolerance training takes the Archie Bunker right out … [Read more...] about Big Deal: Do not allow zero tolerance
Zags appear out of reach
Lacking a true center in the key, the Waves drop their first meeting of the season against rival Gonzaga, 92-72, as they try and overcome three key injuries.By Kyle JorreySports Editor It takes two things to make a great college rivalry — shared success and a lack of love. Pepperdine and Gonzaga have both of these things. Over the past five years the two schools have … [Read more...] about Zags appear out of reach
Have cops lost the license to pursue?
By Doug StevensAssistant Opinions Editor Last week the television program “COPS” ran an episode highlighting its 15 greatest moments. No. 1 was a high-speed chase that started in Pomona and crossed three different police jurisdictions. That particular chase ended relatively safely, with a minor collision and the apprehension of the suspect. Unfortunately, many police pursuits … [Read more...] about Have cops lost the license to pursue?
Pep awaits USC match
By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor Pepperdine’s men’s volleyball team will enter Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play next week riding on the momentum of a win over Cal Baptist last Thursday. Pepperdine edged the Lancers in five games during a non-conference match in Riverside. The match came down to the final game, with scores of 28-30, 33-35, 30-26, 30-26, and 15-12. … [Read more...] about Pep awaits USC match