By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor At the opening of the 2002 season, the Pepperdine women’s tennis team holds a No. 20 national ranking by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) and a 1-1 record. “Our goal is to get back into the top 15,” freshman Ceyda Keyman said. But with a loss on Wednesday afternoon to No. 11 Fresno State, the Waves will have to work … [Read more...] about Tennis slams in first week
Schultz preaches peace
By Sarah Carrillo Staff Writer “The truth can hurt but it can also help set people free. Tyrants hate the truth.” This was the message at Convocation yesterday, delivered by Dr. William Schultz, executive director of Amnesty International since 1994 and former president of the Unitarian Church. Amnesty International is an organization that strives to promote human rights … [Read more...] about Schultz preaches peace
Waves almost perfect
By Jill Oberly Staff Writer What’s the key to the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team’s recent success in defeating So Cal rivals Long Beach State and UC San Diego? A fiery offense. “Our offense is very fast,” senior middle blocker Chris Van Reusen said. “We have one of the fastest offenses in the country. A lot of teams have a hard time blocking us.” A large part of that … [Read more...] about Waves almost perfect
Stopping the seepage
By Kimiko L. Martinez Assistant News Editor Effluent from the affluent. Experts say it’s one of the sources of contamination that’s spilling onto Malibu beaches and into Santa Monica Bay through Malibu Lagoon. But city leaders are hoping that recent state funding will help solve the problem. Up to $2.5 million will go toward the completion of the Malibu Lagoon’s … [Read more...] about Stopping the seepage
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
SPORT Men’s Volleyball YEAR Freshman HEIGHT/WEIGHT 6’9”/200 lbs. WHAT HE DID This upstart freshman has stepped into the starting outside hitter position left by All-American Scott Wong and has accepted the challenge with a full head of steam. In the Millie Severson Tournament, Rooney knocked down 11 kills in the first two matches against La Verne and Long Beach with a … [Read more...] about ATHLETE OF THE WEEK