AARON SCHRANKStaff Writer As a cancer survivor, Stacy Rothberg understands the hardships associated with the lives of children with illnesses. Her sympathy and fervor have helped to keep the annual Locks of Love event a significant part of the Pepperdine community for the past six years. Rothberg, associate dean of Students for Housing and Community Living, was diagnosed with … [Read more...] about Locks given, love shown
Sports barely Illustrated
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor I’m an avid reader of Sports Illustrated. Every week, I enjoy looking at all the high-quality action photos, knowing who’s hot and who’s not in the sports world, and reading some of the nation’s best sports articles while I’m on a stationary bike in the weight room. As an aspiring sports journalist, I admire the publication very much, except … [Read more...] about Sports barely Illustrated
Team to help African school raise money
ALEXIS PADISStaff Writer The Pepperdine men’s lacrosse team has had a phenomenal season so far led by first-year coach Colin Fatti and a strong roster of more than 30 men. The team started the year with a tough loss to Division I team USC, but have rebounded to win four out of their last five games. The team has posted wins over UC Irvine, Occidental, St. Edwards and Cal State … [Read more...] about Team to help African school raise money
Law prof supports Obama
BRITTANY YEAROUTAssistant News Editor Despite more than 20 years working in and around politics and the Republican party, Professor of Constitutional Law Doug Kmiec of the School of Law ironically says he now finds himself “a bit as a man without a country.” Kmiec has been an outspoken conservative lawyer for many years, so his recent announcement to endorse arguably the most … [Read more...] about Law prof supports Obama
Stanford ends Waves’ winning streak
GREG BARNETTSports Editor The No.-18 Pepperdine women’s tennis team lost for the first time in eight matches Wednesday afternoon, falling to No.-5 Stanford, 5-2. With the loss, the Waves fell to 13-4 on the season, while the Cardinal improve to 12-3. Head Coach Gualberto Escudero said he was happy the team stayed perfect on the season in winning the doubles point. “I’d be more … [Read more...] about Stanford ends Waves’ winning streak