Taylor BirdAssistant Sports Editor The first road trip of the season proved fruitless for the Pepperdine women’s soccer team last weekend, as the Waves dropped a 3-1 contest at Wisconsin on Friday before battling to a scoreless tie versus Marquette on Sunday. Friday’s loss snapped a two-game win streak for Pepperdine, and the team’s record now stands at 3-4-2. The Badgers … [Read more...] about Waves’ first trip on road unsuccessful
Malibu goes ‘sideways’ for wine
Nikki KliestLife and Arts Assistant Editor Notorious for its lavish parties, decadent lifestyles and over-the-top accommodations, Malibu is often considered the epicenter of all that is excess. What many students may not know, is that the city is also rapidly expanding as a self-sufficient and abundant wine source. Over the past 20 years, vineyards in Malibu have been … [Read more...] about Malibu goes ‘sideways’ for wine
Oil bill lacks effort to solve gas crisis
Heather ManesStaff Writer Gas prices are all the rage these days — literally. Tempers are about as turbulent as the price per barrel, so any attempt at an answer to the gas crisis is readily seized, despite the quality of the solution. On Sept. 16, the United States House of Representatives passed a flawed and weak solution to lift the current ban on offshore drilling. It has … [Read more...] about Oil bill lacks effort to solve gas crisis
Women continue winning streak, remain unbeaten
Steven Siwek Staff Writer After four straight tournament titles, the Waves are looking stronger than ever. This weekend, they managed to hold off UC Santa Barbara 3,0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-16), Cal State Northridge 3,0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-15) and Texas State 3,0 (25-15, 25-8, 25-18) to keep their perfect 12-0 record alive. Off to their second best start in school history, the Waves … [Read more...] about Women continue winning streak, remain unbeaten
People & Their Pets: Paul Martins and Buddy
Laura JohnsonLife and Arts Editor So, you have a dog. Yes. What kind? A weimaraner, and his name is Buddy. How old is sweet Buddy? Not applicable. Let’s just say he’s 69 (in dog years) and in his prime. Is he just your dog or everyone in your house’s dog? He’s everyone’s dog — the four boys who live here. Why do you have a dog? I don’t know — probably because no one else will … [Read more...] about People & Their Pets: Paul Martins and Buddy