For the few Muslim students who attend Pepperdine some said they find it difficult to fit into Pepperdine's predominantly Christian culture. Without a Muslim student association on campus meeting daily prayer requirements and building a sense of community is virtually impossible for some Muslim students.Sophomore Sameer Kahn is Muslim and spent seven years living in Saudi … [Read more...] about Waves of Faith: Islam at Pepperdine
Behind the Scenes with: Martha McClearen
A host of tasks must be met before the start of any athletic contest at Pepperdine: The floor must be swept the scoreboard set and the bleachers cleaned so they are spotless. Oh and the tickets must be ready for distribution. In her fourth year as ticket manger for all Pepperdine athletic events Martha McClearen has hardly seen the spotlight in recognition for her tireless days … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with: Martha McClearen
New season brings hope
The Pepperdine men's lacrosse team has had its ups and down the past few seasons. Two years ago the Waves advanced to the West Coast Championship game but lost in overtime. In 2008 many players struggled with commitment and the team missed the postseason altogether. This season the circumstances are drastically different according to junior midfielder and Co-Captain Carter … [Read more...] about New season brings hope
Women add two wins in WCC
Pepperdine (13-11 6-4) held true to its pattern this season winning two this weekend after two tough losses on the road Thursday and Friday. The Waves had an exhilarating 59-49-comeback victory against Santa Clara (2-23 0-10) Thursday Feb. 12. They notched another triumph Saturday against San Diego (14-11 5-6) winning again by a 10-point margin 66-56 with three Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Women add two wins in WCC
Men hold ground against Ohio State
When heading into the National Team Indoor Championships in Chicago Ill. on Friday the Waves knew they were up against the wall. The men's tennis team entered the tournament as the bottom seed in a field of 16 schools meaning its first round opponent was the No.-1 Ohio State Buckeyes. Pepperdine played tough against Ohio taking a singles point and a doubles point while keeping … [Read more...] about Men hold ground against Ohio State