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
Mexico trip ties cultures closer
CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor While many students are contemplating homework, classes, or what to do with their three-day weekend, a select few are preparing to put their carpentry skills to the test, and construct a house in a mere three days. Today, a group of 50 Pepperdine students along with several advisors will embark on a mission trip to San Felipe, Mexico, to … [Read more...] about Mexico trip ties cultures closer
LANDON PHILLIPS/Assistant Art Editor
Searching for a common ground STAFF EDITORIAL College is not only a place for education, but it is a place to meet new people, grow as individuals and share thoughts. However, Pepperdine is missing a core element, the necessary stage for such things to take place — a student commons. Where is the central spot on campus for students to meet and greet each other? It often feels … [Read more...] about LANDON PHILLIPS/Assistant Art Editor
Pumpkins, spice and everything nice
LISA CUMBIELiving Editor As autumn rolls in, leaves are changing colors to beautiful shades of reds and oranges and signs of the season are popping up everywhere. Though sometimes it’s hard to feel the change of seasons in sunny Malibu, if you look close enough, there are signs of autumn falling all around. One of the most iconic symbols representative of the harvest season … [Read more...] about Pumpkins, spice and everything nice
Waves open fall action at two tournaments
WILLIAM ADAMSStaff Writer The women’s tennis team started the fall season Saturday, competing in two separate tournaments, both of which are individual and doubles events. Six Waves competed in San Diego State Fall Tennis Classic and captured fist and second places in singles and first and consolation in doubles, while sophomore Anete Bandere and seniors Bianca Dulgheru played … [Read more...] about Waves open fall action at two tournaments