RYAN HAGEN & MELISSA GIAIMOOversease Columnists Calcio is the Italian word for “soccer,” but a better description might be Roman death match. “Take a hockey match and pit it against a lion tamer,” said male Resident Adviser Omid Heidari. Garbed in purple jerseys, Pepperdine students braved the rabble to support Fiorentina against the invading forces of Roma and quickly … [Read more...] about Students support team Florentina, heckle Romans in rainy weather
Malibu must re-evaluate septic system
RACHEL JOHNSONAssistant Perspectives Editor Malibu is notorious for more than its beauty. There is also a disgusting sewage smell that permeates the city. Students have noticed the unique odor on campus near Firestone Fieldhouse, in the dorms near Dewey and in the apartment complex along Pacific Coast Highway fondly nicknamed “the Stinkies.” The smell originates from Malibu’s … [Read more...] about Malibu must re-evaluate septic system
Pep shines at home
MACK CARROLL/Staff Photographer SHUHEI MATSUOSports Editor The Pepperdine water polo team stayed perfect in its home waters at Saturday’s Pepperdine Mini, including a comeback victory during its home opener against cross-town rival Loyola Marymount. The fifth-ranked Waves won their home opener of the season in Saturday’s first match, when they sank No.-10 LMU 11-9 with an … [Read more...] about Pep shines at home
How to make the most of your three day weekend
LISA CUMBIELiving Editor Every once in a while, just when it seems the students need it the most, out of nowhere appears a day off, a three-day weekend. Don’t stop, don’t ask questions, just take it and run. You don’t know when it will come along again and this date is the only one during the academic year that isn’t related to a holiday. (Thank goodness for faculty … [Read more...] about How to make the most of your three day weekend
Student soldier misses Iraq
RICHARD NYEContributing Writer Editor’s note: 21-year-old Richard Nye left Pepperdine after the 2006 school year. He served in the Army in Iraq from Oct. 3, 2006, until Sep. 26, 2007. He will return to Malibu later this month and start classes again in January as a student with a sophomore standing. It turns out that the only thing I miss now is being in Iraq. I miss the … [Read more...] about Student soldier misses Iraq