LANDON PHILLIPS/Assistant Art Editor STAFF EDITORIAL What’s in a name? Despite its simplicity, the Student Activities staff’s decision to change the Wednesday morning program from Convocation to Chapel sends a different meaning to the Pepperdine community and potential students. The name “Chapel” clearly holds a more religious connotation than the word convocation. Is this … [Read more...] about Convo change only alters perceptions
Benton discusses effects of administration changes
NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant For the past year, the Senior Administration has undergone a transformation after President Andrew K. Benton renamed three top administrators to new positions. Those administrators are Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Gary Hansen, Vice President of Advancement and Public Affairs Keith Hinkle and Senior Vice President for … [Read more...] about Benton discusses effects of administration changes
Waves crush Wildcats in championship game
WILLIAM ADAMSStaff Writer SARAH SCHERFF/Photo Editor Pepperdine’s final match of the Asics Classic, hosted at Firestone Fieldhouse pitted the Waves against the Arizona Wildcats in the championship game. The match promised to be a tough one, but the Waves came out ready to fight, and fight they did. In the first game, Arizona was forced to use both of its allotted timeouts early … [Read more...] about Waves crush Wildcats in championship game
SPENCER OSWALD/Assistant Photo Editor
Waves sweep Bisons for first home victory DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor Pepperdine looked to rebound from a distressing five-game loss to Nevada last night, and bounce back they did. The Waves swept the Lady Bisons of Lipscomb this afternoon by scores of 30-28, 30-13 and 30-16. The Waves started the second match of the season with a closely contested first match. … [Read more...] about SPENCER OSWALD/Assistant Photo Editor
CARROLL MACKENZIE/Staff Photographer
Nevada crashes Waves in tournament opener GREGORY BARNETTStaff Writer The Pepperdine women’s volleyball team kicked off its home schedule with a frustrating loss to Nevada this evening. The match was the first of the Waves’ annual Asics Classic held in Malibu. Pepperdine, Nevada, Lipscomb, and Arizona are participating in the event this year. The Waves got off to a solid start … [Read more...] about CARROLL MACKENZIE/Staff Photographer