JAIMIE FRANKLIN News Assistant Graziadio Business students will host the fourth annual Running the Malibu Waves fundraiser Saturday at Zuma Beach to raise money for the Special Olympics and the Children’s Lifesaving Foundation. The event will include a 5-kilometer run along Zuma Beach and a one-mile Kid’s Fun Run for children 12 and younger. When the event was first sponsored … [Read more...] about Charity group ‘runs’ fundraising event
Putnam finishes fifth, leads Waves in Arizona
GREG BARNETTSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s golf team finished in seventh after shooting 11-over par 875 over three rounds at the University of Arizona’s National Invitational Tournament. Head Coach John Geiberger said he was disappointed with the team’s finish, but there were some highlights including sophomore Andrew Widmar and freshman Andrew Putnam’s fine play.“We just … [Read more...] about Putnam finishes fifth, leads Waves in Arizona
Offense remains strong, Pep upsets Long Beach
DAVID TESIC/Assistant Photo Editor TAYLOR BIRDStaff Writer Sophomore Trent Diedrich’s two-run double and three Dirtbag errors sparked a five-run first inning for the No.-13 Pepperdine baseball team, as it made its way to a 7-5 victory against No.-3 Long Beach State on Tuesday afternoon at Eddy D. Field Stadium. “They’re a great team,” said Waves’ junior infielder Chase … [Read more...] about Offense remains strong, Pep upsets Long Beach
Law school rating jumps to No. 59
BRITTANY YEAROUTAssistant News Editor Pepperdine’s School of Law is now ranked as No. 59 in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings for America’s best law schools. In 2006, the school was ranked 77th, 87th in 2007 and 66th in 2008. Associate Dean for Student Life Jim Gash said the school is rapidly moving in the right direction. “Pepperdine is … [Read more...] about Law school rating jumps to No. 59
Rugby captain an ambassador on, off field
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor A native of Concord, N.C., senior Hunter Poarch never expected to play rugby in college. However, as the captain of Pepperdine’s rugby club, Poarch finds himself leading a 5-1 squad into the Men’s Division II Southern California Rugby Football Union playoffs in a few weeks at Loyola Marymount. The sports medicine major recently took time … [Read more...] about Rugby captain an ambassador on, off field
