World — Turkey concerned about Congress’ stance on Armenian genocide ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey ordered its ambassador in Washington to return to Turkey for consultations over a U.S. House panel's approval of a bill describing the World War I-era mass killings of Armenians as genocide, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Thursday. … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (October 11, 2007)
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
TOP 5 STORIES (October 8, 2007)
U.S. — One dead after crash at New Mexico balloon festival ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The basket of a hot air balloon flying in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta tipped after hitting power lines Monday, killing a woman who was thrown out of the basket, police said. http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=3702341 U.S. — Off-duty officer kills six teens in small Wisconsin … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (October 8, 2007)
Students train for Army service
NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant Hours before the sun rises or the morning dew melts off the grass fields, two Pepperdine students among 92 cadets in training march across the UCLA campus with sweat dripping from their foreheads and a smile across their faces. For three mornings each week, students gather in the brisk morning hours to be a part of the Army Reserve Officer … [Read more...] about Students train for Army service
Malibu beaches (finally) make grade
RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer High bacteria counts at Malibu beaches have earned L.A. County a reputation for having some of the dirtiest beaches in the country. The surf’s been up, but so has the pollution. In fact, the 2006-2007 Heal the Bay Report Card named to the county seven of the 10 dirtiest California beaches, and two of those were in Malibu. However, the 2007-2008 report … [Read more...] about Malibu beaches (finally) make grade
