By Kimiko L. Martinez Assistant News Editor Cross-dressing male cheerleaders and a handful of spirit-filled cohorts stormed down dorm hallways Thursday evening in an attempt to get the Pepperdine campus ready for Friday’s highly anticipated game against West Coast Conference rival Gonzaga. Starting at the Upsilon parking lot with stereos blasting from several vehicles, the … [Read more...] about Students show school spirit during Pep rally
There’s the beach, now how do I get there?
By Rudabeh ShahbaziStaff Writer Beginning at Moonshadows and continuing nearly all the way to the Malibu Pier, there is no way to get onto the three-mile stretch of public sand and sea that once belonged to Malibu’s first residents, the Native American Chumash Indians. Along Pacific Coast Highway, where there should be public access to public beaches, there is nothing but … [Read more...] about There’s the beach, now how do I get there?
Tennis slams in first week
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