ALEXIA STAMASStaff Writer Scratches, bruises, sprains, broken noses, black eyes — you name it. Rugby has always been known as a rough game, but junior Chris Garcia says passion is what makes the sport interesting. It takes a dedicated athlete to love this hard-hitting, fast-paced, pastime. “Rugby takes more fitness, more endurance and more physical strength than anything else I … [Read more...] about The life of a rugger
ONE campaign reaches campus
SHANNON URTNOWSKIThe Current Editor Global AIDS and extreme poverty are affecting the world’s poorest countries. Although people can’t solve this problem alone, one organization is bringing college students together and Pepperdine is one for the fight. The ONE Campaign, which aims to help fight curable diseases like malaria, AIDS and tuberculosis in countries such as Africa, … [Read more...] about ONE campaign reaches campus
Criticism for Oprah unwarranted
RACHEL JOHNSONAssistant Perspectives Editor Oprah Winfrey’s Leadership Academy for Girls didn’t need any more setbacks. When Winfrey began discussing the the plan to build the school in South Africa, she was criticized for wanting to spend money abroad instead of using it to combat problems at home in the United States. Now Winfrey’s school is under scrutiny again, as … [Read more...] about Criticism for Oprah unwarranted
Team swipes singles, doubles titles
WILLIAM ADAMSSports Assitant The Pepperdine men’s tennis team showed its dominance this weekend at the 51st Southern California Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament. The event quickly transformed from a contest to a demonstration of pure talent and effort as the Waves crushed one opponent after another. On Saturday, Pepperdine duo sophomore James Lemke and junior Omar Altmann … [Read more...] about Team swipes singles, doubles titles
Camp David faces federal funding losses
LISA PORTERStaff Writer The Pepperdine tutoring program at Camp David Gonzales is in danger of being replaced because it does not meet the requirements to receive federal funding. The “Time to Read” literacy program matches inmates at Camp David Gonzales with Pepperdine students who help them learn to read. However, because the program has not been sanctioned by the federal … [Read more...] about Camp David faces federal funding losses