By Laurie Babinski and JJ BowmanEditor in Chief and Staff Writer A U.S. government terrorist alert struck uncomfortably close to one of Pepperdine’s homes yesterday when the State Department said Americans in Florence, Italy, should be on heightened alert for possible Easter Sunday terrorist attacks. The U.S. government’s warning specifically mentioned “civilian targets” and … [Read more...] about Terror warning issued
Waves drown the ‘Bows, times two
By Jill OberlyStaff Writer Forget about March Madness for a minute. Chances are your team is out already. Instead let’s focus on the men’s volleyball team, because that is where the race for the top spot is the most exciting. This weekend the No. 2-ranked Waves go head to head with the No. 1-ranked UCLA Bruins for what could quite possibly be the most anticipated match of … [Read more...] about Waves drown the ‘Bows, times two
Women wait for polo team
By Lauren GustusSports Editor A new Division I women’s sports team may soon join the Pepperdine pantheon of athletic successes, but funding difficulties have prevented a definite timetable for the program’s arrival. “We shouldn’t begin a sport unless it can be properly funded,” Director of Athletics Dr. John Watson said of efforts to launch a women’s water polo team at … [Read more...] about Women wait for polo team
National Scene
UConn still atop women’s basketball SAN ANTIONIO – The Final Four has been determined for NCAA women’s basketball and UConn, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Duke are set for San Antonio. UConn, the No. 1 seed in the Mideast, defeated Old Dominion 85-64 Monday. UConn’s Sue Bird scored a career-high 26 points, while Asjha Jones collected seven rebounds. No. 1 Duke defeated No. 3 South … [Read more...] about National Scene
National & International
Fate of child prodigy not yet determined DENVER, Colorado — The fate of an 8-year-old “genius” is up in the air as his mother is fighting for custody of the celebrity child. Elizabeth Chapman, 29, is hoping that social workers will recommend that the boy be returned to her at a hearing next month, after avoiding abuse and neglect charges by admitting she’d created an … [Read more...] about National & International