Nick Mah Ladies, let me tell you about my friend People have pointed out that this column is a bit negative, and that it’s a bit self-absorbed. Since I can’t disagree with either of these statements, I’ve decided that I would use this week’s space to help a friend of mine and hopefully one of you as well. Now, I’ve heard many girls around Pepperdine, indeed around the world, … [Read more...] about Mah World
Loew completes the Olympic run of a lifetime
By Sarah CarrilloStaff Writer Pepperdine junior Christiana Loew became a part of Olympic history last Friday when she ran the Olympic torch in Oakland, Calif. “The planning was seamless and everything went perfect,” said Loew, who completed a two-mile segment with the torch. Her special day began an hour and a half before she ran at an orientation at a Chevrolet dealership. … [Read more...] about Loew completes the Olympic run of a lifetime
National and International News
Doubt clouds Bowers’ returnBy Laurie BabinskiEditor in Chief Shadows of doubt are being cast on the story of Clark Russell Bowers, a Pepperdine alumnus whose wife said he was kidnapped Jan. 9, tortured by a warlord, and then released in Afghanistan. Bowers’ wife, Amanda, said that her husband called his family Friday from a hotel room in Pakistan, saying he had been released … [Read more...] about National and International News
The day the music died
Staff Fifty one out of 52. That’s how many top tier national colleges and universities ranked by U.S. News & World Report have orchestras in their curriculum. The one that doesn’t? That would be Pepperdine. In a surprise decision at the end of last semester, Seaver College Dean Dr. David Baird announced that the Pepperdine University Community Symphony Orchestra would be … [Read more...] about The day the music died
Scoreboard
Men’s Basketball LAST GAMES Friday, Jan. 11 Pepperdine 67, St. Mary’s 51 Saturday, Jan. 12 Pepperdine 74, San Francisco 68 KEY PLAYS Five Waves scored in double figures against St. Mary’s and forward Jimmy Miggins had a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds. On Saturday, forward Boomer Brazzle led Pepperdine with 16 points in the win over the Dons. Brazzle also pulled in … [Read more...] about Scoreboard