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)
Freshman revives Pep equestrian club
SAM PIKEStaff Writer Two years after it ended with only a single member, Pepperdine’s Equestrian Club Team is being revitalized by freshman Samantha Harris, who is bringing a fresh face to the unique campus sport. “I’m starting this club because I love horses,” Harris said. “I want to welcome anybody who feels the same way — whether you’ve never sat on a horse, or you’ve won … [Read more...] about Freshman revives Pep equestrian club
Tanzania: Teaching through texts
Photo courtesy Dustin Long JANE LEENews Editor Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in the world. The average life span of the population barely exceeds 50 years. The death rate stands at an unimaginable number, as does the number representing those suffering from AIDS. Yet for 2007 Pepperdine graduate Dustin Long, this Eastern Africa country is what he calls his “home … [Read more...] about Tanzania: Teaching through texts