Michael Hurlbut This is always one of my favorite weeks when it comes to WCC basketball. No it’s not because we get to play one of the weakest teams in the conference. It’s not even because the away game is so close. Why the excitement? Because LMU has the best cheerleaders in the league to heckle. They dress, uh, scantily. They dance, uh, suggestively. They look, well, bad. … [Read more...] about The View: You’ll get nothing and like it!
Hu-DeHart boosts cultural awareness
By Sarah Carrillo Staff Writer “The rise and development of American history exists along a parallel and unspoken movement of white supremacy.” This was the startling thesis of Dr. Evelyn Hu-DeHart’s Tuesday night Convo lecture about multi-culturalism in America. She contends that this is one of the reasons that America has such a difficult time dealing with diversity issues, … [Read more...] about Hu-DeHart boosts cultural awareness
Junta trial sends message to parents: Let the kids play
By Dylan Murphy Staff Writer Memories of my own experiences as a young hockey player flooded my thoughts. Last week when Thomas Junta was sentenced to between 6-10 years in prison for beating a fellow hockey dad to death on the ice while young children looked on, I couldn’t help but remember scenes from my past. I was just 11 and playing center for the Red Wings, one of the … [Read more...] about Junta trial sends message to parents: Let the kids play
Men’s tennis improves dual match record to 3-0 in victory
By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor Pepperdine will travel to Illinois this weekend to face Purdue and No. 6 Illinois, a team that stand two spots ahead of Pepperdine in the national rankings. The Waves take on Purdue Friday in Champaign, Ill., and then face Illinois Saturday. “(The Illinois match) is going to be intense,” freshman Brian Wright said. “They are going … [Read more...] about Men’s tennis improves dual match record to 3-0 in victory
Thefts shock students in Florence
By Kimiko L. Martinez Assistant News Editor Two computers: about $6,500. One leather jacket: $280. Collection of more than 100 CDs started in 1994: priceless. And they’re all gone. Several students studying abroad at the Florence Villa returned from winter break to find several thousands of dollars in personal items missing and their sense of security altered. According to … [Read more...] about Thefts shock students in Florence