Recorded in an aged worn-down house in Charleston S. C. Illinois-based singer/songwriter William Fitzsimmons completed his newest album "Gold in the Shadow." Perhaps best-known for his songs that have aired on television shows such as "Grey's Anatomy One Tree Hill" and "Greek Fitzsimmons solo-produced his first two full-length albums Until When We Are Ghosts" (2005) and … [Read more...] about "Gold in the Shadow"
Pepp honored with Olympic Achievement Award
For more than half a century Pepperdine University has sent numerous athletes to compete for their country on the sports world's greatest stage. Just this past week Pepperdine University was honored with the U.S. Olympic Achievement Award in recognition of its athletes who have played at the highest level for Team USA. Men's volleyball coach Marv Dunphy was also … [Read more...] about Pepp honored with Olympic Achievement Award
HIST 528 finds similarities between Waves Dodgers
Last Monday evening everyone in History 528:?Baseball as American History piled into Dr. Hunnicutt's 7-seat Toyota. (Yes the class is that small. Welcome to the history major.) We departed from Special Programs and headed east to Dodger Stadium. Generously Hunnicutt paid us students' way that night; tickets and parking were on the house. Since it was only an exhibition game … [Read more...] about HIST 528 finds similarities between Waves Dodgers
All for nothing?
Pepperdine announced today that it will not be allowing certain athletic teams to compete in post-season play. The announcement came on the heels of a discovery that the University "had failed to properly administer financial aid awards to a number of student-athletes according to a university press release. As a result of the error, the men's tennis, volleyball and … [Read more...] about All for nothing?
Brazil v. Scotland: Racism persists in soccer
Just a few days ago on Sunday a young Brazilian team beat Scotland 2-0 in a friendly at the Emirates Stadium with 19-year-old Neymar scoring both goals. However the game will not be remembered for Neymar's performance but for a nasty incident of racism. After Neymar had scored his second goal from the penalty spot a German fan threw a banana onto the field near where Neymar was … [Read more...] about Brazil v. Scotland: Racism persists in soccer