CHRIS KOCHMANStaff Writer Freshman Tyrone Shelley takes a deep breath with a countenance of confusion. He struggles to find words as he begins describing the disastrous whirlwind that was the Pepperdine basketball season. “I don’t know if I’ll be back next year, I have to look at all my options,” Shelley says. “I think Pepperdine is a great school and we really have a chance of … [Read more...] about Coaches go round, players stay strong
Tuition cost to increase
JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant Pepperdine students will face another increase in tuition and housing costs for the 2008-2009 school year. The Dean’s Office announced the fee hike March 7. Tuition rates will rise 5.98 percent, costing students $36,650 per year, or $18,325 per semester. Room and board charges will increase 5.5 percent to $5,240 per semester for dorm residents on … [Read more...] about Tuition cost to increase
Waves halt road woes
GREG BARNETTSports Editor Coming off three straight road losses against Brigham Young University and Cal State Northridge, the No.-5 Pepperdine men’s volleyball team bounced back with a win in its final road match of the season against UC Santa Barbara on Saturday night (30-23, 30-25, 35-33). With the win, the Waves improved to 9-8 in conference play and 9-8 overall. Head Coach … [Read more...] about Waves halt road woes
Unique structures define the ‘Bu
LISA YAMADAStaff writer Gone are the shanty beach cottages that once dotted Malibu’s pristine coast. Where more and more homes are reflecting the design aesthetic of entertainment mogul David Geffen’s Malibu Beach Inn, the cozy beach cottages that line Pacific Coast Highway are becoming ancient relics of a life that once was: when the city was a much quieter, a less … [Read more...] about Unique structures define the ‘Bu
Waves stay hot, win two in Vegas
GREG BARNETTSports Editor The No.-25 Pepperdine women’s tennis team edged both the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and Virginia Commonwealth University, 4-3, last weekend in Las Vegas. The Waves, currently on a seven-match winning streak, improved to 12-3 on the season. Head Coach Gualberto Escudero said his team could have gotten sidetracked, but it didn’t and won two close … [Read more...] about Waves stay hot, win two in Vegas