World — China upset about U.S. honoring Dali Lama BEIJING — Chinese officials warned the United States today not to honor the Dalai Lama, saying a planned award ceremony in Washington for the Tibetan spiritual leader would have “an extremely serious impact” on relations between the countries. … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (October 16, 2007)
Attorney General nominee should take advantage of senate testimony
ASHTON ELLISStaff Writer This week Michael Mukasey, President Bush’s nominee for Attorney General, is appearing before Senators for questioning. Historically, these sessions provide members in the party opposing the president an opportunity to embarrass him by posing tough questions to his nominee. Most nominees try to say as little as possible and hope they can get confirmed … [Read more...] about Attorney General nominee should take advantage of senate testimony
Waves drop first match of conference play
MACK CARROLL/Staff Photographer TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s soccer team dropped the first match of conference play by a score of 1-0 to Loyola Marymount University Sunday at Tari Frahm Rokus Field in Malibu. This was the Waves’ first loss since Sept. 14. LMU’s point game in the 13th minute of the match, when Lions’ midfielder Lacey Bartels smashed a … [Read more...] about Waves drop first match of conference play
Waves beat the Dons in a 5 game battle
DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer In the midst of Family Weekend, the women’s volleyball team looked the part of a tight-knit athletic family in front of the home crowd. The Waves looked to rebound from a devastating 0-3 defeat at the hands of No.-17 San Diego Thursday. “As a team, we were preparing to do our best and to win,” said freshman Kealohilani Kea. “We had a loss, and … [Read more...] about Waves beat the Dons in a 5 game battle
Lady Waves suffer first Conference loss of the season
SARAH SCHREFF/Photo Editor DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor Thursday night’s match in Firestone Fieldhouse paired the Waves with arguably their toughest opponent to date. Pepperdine welcomed the 17th-ranked Toreros of San Diego for their fourth West Coast Conference game of the season. Entering the matchup, the Waves were riding a six-game winning streak, including … [Read more...] about Lady Waves suffer first Conference loss of the season
