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To say that recent economic news has been grim would be an understatement of Monty Python proportion. One doesn't need to look far to find a myriad of references to depression recession and "these tough economic times." Yes gloom is in the air and modern pessimism flourishes. The fatalistic media is fanning the flames. And yet about a week ago a glimmer of hope shone through … [Read more...] about Optimism conquers economy

Few meals are as dismal as Saturday night dinner at the Pepperdine Waves Café. Presumably because most students flee campus on the weekends the food distributor Sodexo has the prerogative to slop down a smorgasbord of unappetizing items and call it a buffet. Technically a burger cooked six hours before its served is still a burger; however without a serious case of the … [Read more...] about Sodexo serves stale menu

It was a rollercoaster week for the Pepperdine women's tennis team. On Saturday the team started the week strong with a 5-2 win over No.-60 William and Mary. However the team suffered a 5-2 loss to No.-26 Texas Christian University on Sunday before falling to No.-10 USC on Wednesday 6-1.On Saturday the Waves were down through much of the doubles matches but still managed to … [Read more...] about Horned Frogs Trojans too much for Waves

When I think of the way Pepperdine students deal with academics I get the urge to channel the Governator and call us all "girly-men."Growing up I had certain preconceptions about my future college experience: I saw myself with a lifetime supply of ramen noodles to serve as my daily nutrients. At the end of each mentally-challenging day I thought I would slug back to my … [Read more...] about Pep pampers academic 'girly-men'

The sophomore starting pitcher duo of Matt Bywater and Scott Alexander combined to strike out 21 Cougars as the No.-12 Waves swept Washington State in two games 3-1 and 5-2 Tuesday and Wednesday at Eddy D. Field Stadium. With the victories the Waves improved their conference-best record to 13-5.Although Bywater fanned a career-high 12 batters in eight innings of work perhaps … [Read more...] about Waves sweep Cougars