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
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