Although 409 orange-clad fans occupied the stands at Tari Frahm Rokus field Friday it wasn't enough to inspire a win out of the Pepperdine women's soccer team which fell to UCLA 2-0.Before the loss the Waves were riding on a six-game home winning streak. The Waves' record dropped to 6-4 while UCLA clinched their ninth straight victory improving their record to 9-1-1. Even … [Read more...] about Women's soccer falls to Bruins at home
Socialism sparks true development
Ask anyone on the Pepperdine campus what the word socialism means to them and I can guarantee that you'll receive a mixed response probably ranging from confusion to even fury. Some might conjure scattered images of an inefficient Soviet-era bureaucracy consisting of long lines and red tape. Others may passionately argue that any limitations on economic freedoms are a violation … [Read more...] about Socialism sparks true development
Students build houses faith in Mexican community
The recent media coverage of the drug wars and swine flu in Mexico did not deter a group of 51 Pepperdine students and staff members from attending Campus Ministry's annual fall service trip to San Felipe from Oct. 2 through Oct. 4.Students said the trip provided a way to put their faith into action serving Christ through serving others. Katie Gilliam a sophomore made her first … [Read more...] about Students build houses faith in Mexican community
Letter to the Editor 10/8
In previous decades Pepperdine maintained both a high academic standing and a religious identity because the country was chock-full of white middle-class Christian conservatives. Today however that formula is no longer enough. The demographics of America are changing in a way that is deadly for the university as it exists today. A Pepperdine ice-age is on the way.John Meacham … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor 10/8
Water Polo: Men dominate first home match
In their first home game of the season the No. 8 men's water polo team at Pepperdine beat No. 9 Cal State Long Beach with an 8-7 victory. Senior utility Brett Auer led the game giving Pepperdine the momentum to charge till the end of the game and clinch the "W."Senior attacker JP MacDonell said it was a good win after multiple tough losses."It was a necessary win and we are … [Read more...] about Water Polo: Men dominate first home match