CHRIS KOCHMANStaff Writer Michelle Fadley stumbles out of bed at 6 a.m. to prepare for swimming practice. Like most students she was up late the night before studying for an exam. She eats breakfast, collects her books and swimming gear, then heads out to the pool. Before she steps out the door of her on-campus apartment she hears a faint cry. It’s her 2 year-old daughter, … [Read more...] about A ‘Wave’ of Change: College journey becomes family
Set the night off with a ‘Twist’
JULIS NAVARROStaff Writer Exactly as its name implies, Twist takes California-eclectic to a whole new level. This quiet and stylish restaurant sits unobtrusively in the famed Hollywood Renaissance Hotel, just as though is has no need to compete with the obnoxious attractions that surround it. Holographic photographs and twisted metal sculptures line the walkway that lead to … [Read more...] about Set the night off with a ‘Twist’
Academic ‘strength of schedule’ needed
LANCE MCNEILContributor For almost four years, I’ve pondered Pepperdine’s selection of majors and arrived at one conclusion: some are more difficult than others. We need to acknowledge and account for the varying difficulty of different majors. I propose that Seaver College adopt a ‘strength of schedule’ provision when calculating academic awards, such as Dean’s List and … [Read more...] about Academic ‘strength of schedule’ needed
Artist among us: Jared LaGroue
ALEXIS SEBRINGLife Assistant If anyone has ever tried to pick up an instrument and learn it, it doesn’t take long to realize it is one of the hardest things to accomplish. Playing music on anything is a difficult task and takes much dedication and skill. Freshman Jared LaGroue, however, has taken on the challenge of learning not just one instrument, but many more. He can play … [Read more...] about Artist among us: Jared LaGroue
Waves drop fifth straight to rival Lions at Fieldhouse
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s basketball team was dealt its 10th defeat in its past 11 games Saturday night, falling 70-57 to conference foe Loyola Marymount at Firestone Fieldhouse. “Not a great effort in terms of intensity,” Head Coach Julie Rousseau said after the game. “I thought LMU just brought more intensity … we didn’t play as well together as we … [Read more...] about Waves drop fifth straight to rival Lions at Fieldhouse