World — State of emergency declared in Georgia TBILISI, Georgia — Soldiers cordoned off central Tbilisi on Thursday after President Mikhail Saakashvili of Georgia declared a 15-day state of emergency and shut down independent media to quash six days of anti-government protests.http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/11/08/europe/georgia.php World — Musharraf pledges to hold votes … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (November 8, 2007)
Malibu Colony recovers
MARC CHOQUETTEONLINE CONTENT MANAGER Many Malibuites consider themselves lucky after the Malibu Canyon Fire, with longtime residents and local media saying that, despite some scattered damage, much of the town dodged a bullet. Aside from the Presbyterian Church and Malibu Glass and Mirror, little in the way of commercial structure damage could be seen around town, at least to … [Read more...] about Malibu Colony recovers
‘Baywatch’ star can’t save Waves in home waters
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Editor David Hasselhoff showed up to Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Saturday, hoping to see his nephew Nick Corjon, a senior attacker, and the fifth-ranked Pepperdine men’s water polo team sink No-8 Long Beach State. However, the Waves were the ones who needed help from the legendary “Baywatch” lifeguard when they suffered a 7-5 upset by the lower-ranked … [Read more...] about ‘Baywatch’ star can’t save Waves in home waters
‘Matriarch’ shares 70 years with Pep
GLORIA SHELLERStaff Writer She’s known as the University’s matriarch, “[the] most gracious and encouraging hostess and friend-maker Pepperdine has ever had, ” as daughter Emily Lemley described her mother. From the day she accepted her diploma with George Pepperdine College’s first graduates, to her years as the University’s first lady, to today, Helen Young’s 70-year devotion … [Read more...] about ‘Matriarch’ shares 70 years with Pep
Pep drops final home game
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s soccer team was defeated in its final home game of the 2007 season Sunday, 2-0 to No. 3-ranked Portland at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. The Waves fell to 2-3-1 in conference play and 5-7-6 overall with the loss. The Pilots struck early with a goal in the third minute of play. Midfielder Keelin Winters brought the ball up the middle … [Read more...] about Pep drops final home game