Christina Littlefield There needs to be more respect for sleep on this campus. I, for one, like sleep. Sleep is a wonderful thing. It helps you to be more alert, attentive and productive during the day. Sleep restores your soul. You know what happens when you don’t sleep? You get cranky and irritable, sure. But you can also make mistakes or cause an accident. Ever hear of the … [Read more...] about Do everyone a favor and take a nap
Taking it from the top
By Jill OberlyStaff Writer If volleyball was in the Winter Olympics, the Waves would be as good as gold. Gradually moving its way up from the No. 4 spot in the rankings, Pepperdine has occupied each spot along the way and is currently in possession of the top position. In their last home match until the middle of March, the team faced Irvine for the third time this year and … [Read more...] about Taking it from the top
Profiles: 13 faculty retire after spring 2002
SEAVER COLLEGE DR. BIRTHNEY ARDOIN Dr. Birthney Ardoin always remembers to keep things light. Although he hadn’t planned on retiring, Ardoin is looking forward to pursuing something he’s always wanted to do — voice-overs. Of course, that doesn’t mean he’ll abandon his advertising roots. Ardoin has taught in the field of mass communication since 1962. He obtained his doctorate … [Read more...] about Profiles: 13 faculty retire after spring 2002
Sage debate lingers
By Kimiko L. MartinezAssistant News Editor While the university continues its review of the sage burning practices of Hopi public policy student Michael Johnson, the four students who live directly above Johnson have strongly denied any racially motivated reasons for opposing his daily faith exercises. The students, who did not want their names used, maintain that comments by … [Read more...] about Sage debate lingers
Lady Waves on the brink
By Michael HurlbutAssistant Sports Editor Most teams would be elated. Top of their conference, a league title virtually sealed up, one win away from their fifth consecutive 20-win season. Not Pepperdine’s women’s basketball team. It wants more than that. “Win, win, win,” assistant coach Derek Wynn said. “That’s all we want to do this weekend.” Unfortunately, San Diego and … [Read more...] about Lady Waves on the brink