MACK CARROLL/Staff Photographer TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant After shutting out Denver for its first victory of the season Sept. 16, the Pepperdine women’s soccer team kept on rolling Friday, battling No.-6 UCLA to a 1-1 tie, on a rainy afternoon at Tari Frahm Rokus Field in Malibu. The game was scoreless until the 43rd minute, when UCLA forward Lauren Cheney sneaked through a … [Read more...] about Waves are no pushover for Bruins
Natural treasures offer adventure
LISA CUMBIELiving Editor The sun is shining, the water is glistening and it’s a beautiful day outside. But the air is chilling and autumn is settling in, the vacationers have all gone back to their undesirable climates, PCH traffic is moving again — a sign that summer is officially over. But for Pepperdine students, this means the beach is no longer the best excuse to ditch … [Read more...] about Natural treasures offer adventure
Americans forget past injustices
SARAH SCHERFFPHOTO EDITOR Everyone was supposed to wear black on Sept. 20. Society was mourning the ill-treatment of a bright, talented, young, black, high school student. Mychal Bell, one of the “Jena 6” from Jena, La., was wrongly charged as an adult and convicted of aggravated battery in July. On Sept. 14, the state’s appellate court vacated his conviction. But Bell still … [Read more...] about Americans forget past injustices
Women pumped up to serve for new, solid season
WILLIAM ADAMSStaff Writer Monday found the Pepperdine Women’s tennis team sweating to the oldies. “We’ve been surfing; running on the beach to get in good shape,” said junior Alexandria Lilies, a transfer from University of Florida. “We have been practicing hard, working on drills and playing matches.” The lady Waves are well into the swing of things as they look forward to the … [Read more...] about Women pumped up to serve for new, solid season
Face in the crowd: Alex Skinner
CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor Pepperdine’s telecom students have always taken advantage of the many opportunities offered by the close proximity to the entertainment industry. But the ability to produce quality drama wherever one might be is an indicator of true talent. Junior Alex Skinner is one of these endowed individuals. This Creative Writing major is beginning to … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Alex Skinner