By Michael HurlbutAssistant Sports Editor Everything seemed to be running smoothly, not counting all the injuries. The lady Waves were the top team in the conference at 6-0 rolling on a 12-game winning streak and coming off huge wins over second and third place Santa Clara and San Diego. At 15-4, a national ranking was perhaps just a few wins away. But it all came to a sudden … [Read more...] about Hinojosa, Waves fall to LMU
Programming Board axed
By Michael Travis News Editor The ballots have been counted, the decision is in and the voting is over. But the controversy is not. After an extended dispute, the Programming Board has been removed from the Student Government Association constitution. And the dust hasn’t settled just yet. Resolution 10 was passed by the student body last Wednesday and affirmed by the General … [Read more...] about Programming Board axed
Scrumming Away
By Joann Groff Staff Writer Tom Petty sings the line, “You don’t know how it feels ...” The bleachers at Tari Frahm Rokus Field were filled with curious spectators Saturday afternoon who had arrived to take in the men’s rugby match against Occidental College. And it’s a safe bet that the majority of fans had no idea how it feels to get stuck in the middle of a scrum. Most … [Read more...] about Scrumming Away
Setting anchor in the changing current
Benton writes out his 10-year vision plan for the university. By Laurie Babinski Editor in Chief He’s a man with a vision. It sounds cliché, but overlooking the ocean in Malibu, it’s hard for President Dr. Andrew K. Benton not to be inspired, especially when he’s at the helm of a 65-year-old academic institution affiliated with the Church of Christ and founded on the … [Read more...] about Setting anchor in the changing current
Westphal’s team quiets Lions roar
By Lauren Gustus Sports Editor ESPN.com is running a weekly poll until the round of 64 is selected that gauges which teams should be considered for “Cinderella” status come March Madness. Although it’s still January, Pepperdine registers at fourth on a list of eight teams, behind Texas Tech (Bobby Knight’s team), Ball St. (Dave Letterman’s alma mater) and Western … [Read more...] about Westphal’s team quiets Lions roar