Politics — Colbert denied Presidential bid in his home state GREENVILLE, S.C. — The momentum of the Colbert presidential campaign hit a cul-de-sac today when the South Carolina Democratic Party decided he wasn’t a serious candidate and turned down his application to get on the ballot.http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/11/01/sc-democrats-say-no-to-colbert/ World — British … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (November 1, 2007)
University dismisses basketball top scorer
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor A statement on the Waves athletics Web site announced men’s basketball team member, senior Kingsley Costain’s immediate dismissal from Pepperdine due to what is being called a “violation of university policy.” “It’s unfortunate to lose a player of Kingsley’s caliber so close to the start of the season,” Head Coach Vance Walberg said in a … [Read more...] about University dismisses basketball top scorer
Tennis players fare well at Alabama tournament
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant Four players from the Pepperdine men’s tennis team traveled to Alabama over the weekend to take part in the 2007 Crimson Tide Fall Championships, where three of them earned a second place spot. The tournament was hosted by the University of Alabama and began Friday, Oct. 26 and ended Sunday, Oct. 28. The Waves’ players who participated were junior … [Read more...] about Tennis players fare well at Alabama tournament
TOP 5 STORIES (October 29, 2007)
U.S. — House fire kills seven college students in North Carolina OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. — A four-alarm fire swept through a beach house in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., Sunday morning, killing seven, including six University of South Carolina students, and injuring six … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (October 29, 2007)
Waves demolish the Huskies
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The Waves’ offensive exploded for five goals as the Pepperdine women’s soccer team defeated West Coast Conference rival St. Mary’s Sunday with a lopsided 5-1 score. This victory completed Pepperdine’s first home sweep of the season and improved the team’s record to 5-6-6 overall and 2-2-1 in conference play. The Waves’ first three goals came in the … [Read more...] about Waves demolish the Huskies