There may not be any lights adorning Eddy D. Field Stadium but there was plenty of electricity flowing in Malibu during the Waves' season-opening series against Cal State Northridge. Pepperdine compiled six home runs including a pair of walk-off shots to take the three-game series versus the Matadors. On Wednesday the team received stellar pitching and pounded 11 hits - but no … [Read more...] about Power Surge
Save a horse ride a jockey
To most college students including myself the idea of watching a horse race on television is like telling your girlfriend she needs to lose weight: you just don't do it and if you do you'll immediately regret it. However accepting an invitation to the tracks at Santa Anita on Sunday might have been one of the best unexpected experiences of my life. Before you stop reading let … [Read more...] about Save a horse ride a jockey
'Sexting' epidemic corrupts
Nascent sexuality and technological advancement have given birth to an epidemic known as "sexting" - sending nude pictures via text message.In January three 14- and 15-year-old girls from Pennsylvania sent nude pictures of themselves to several male classmates. When the pictures were discovered on the boys' phones the girls were summarily charged with manufacturing … [Read more...] about 'Sexting' epidemic corrupts
Keynes fails to unlock economy
When Richard Nixon lost the 1960 presidential race to John F. Kennedy, he blamed his loss on a strategic mishandling of economic policy during a recession. Eager to avoid repeating his mistake the next time around, Nixon changed his economic perspective and declared that we are all Keynesians now during his 1971 reelection campaign. The economic theories of British economist … [Read more...] about Keynes fails to unlock economy
Waves take notice
International Justice Mission leaders said they believe fewer Pepperdine students will "keep ignoring Burma" after their weeklong campaign of prayer and education. Tonight more than 100 students will conclude 24-hours of prayer and fasting for the Burmese people with a feast in the Waves Café at 6 p.m."I think I'll make it said freshman Beverly Cawyer, who is … [Read more...] about Waves take notice