TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant A season-best 55.9 shooting percentage was not enough to keep the Pepperdine women’s basketball team from falling 92-85 to conference rival Gonzaga on Saturday afternoon. The Waves (6-17, 1-8 WCC) have dropped six games in a row and 14 of their last 15. Head Coach Julie Rousseau said she is tired of losing but is still optimistic the team can bounce … [Read more...] about Pep’s troubles continue with feisty Zags
D.C. program growing, new house in sight
AARON SCHRANKStaff Writer Many students have realized that International Programs are not the only way to experience a change in scenery. Pepperdine’s Washington, D.C. Internship Program boasts its largest enrollment ever for the upcoming summer term. Enthusiasm for the program has increased, as 46 of 60 applicants have been accepted, compared to last summers’s 15. Not as … [Read more...] about D.C. program growing, new house in sight
Ron Paul’s failings show superficiality of race
LANCE McNEILContributor By now, almost every American has heard of Congressman Ron Paul. Widely known as “Dr. No” for his longstanding practice as an OB-GYN and his refusal to vote for legislation unless it is expressly permitted by the Constitution, Paul has attracted a dedicated mass. Few will argue that the Republican Party has fallen on hard times and all but the most … [Read more...] about Ron Paul’s failings show superficiality of race
Oh, the places you will go for V-Day
JOSH WMYCZAK/Photo Editor LISA YAMADAStaff Writer Whoever said the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach didn’t know how much women love to eat. Whether you’ve got a few hundred dollars to spare or just change jingling around in those deep pockets, this Valentine’s win her (or his) heart with one of these delectable last-minute restaurants. Geoffrey’s Wow your woman … [Read more...] about Oh, the places you will go for V-Day
SGA looks to instate ‘dead day’
PAUL CASEYStaff Writer SGA Vice President Clint Harp announced at Wednesday’s meeting that steps have been initiated by the student government in conjunction with university administration to research and determine a plan of action in regards to establishing an official “dead day” before finals week. According to Harp, this is the first year that a ‘dead week’ has not appeared … [Read more...] about SGA looks to instate ‘dead day’