ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant Just as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team just keeps on winning. Sweeping Rutgers and UC San Diego last week, the Waves improved to 18-1 on the season and have won 15 straight games. With each passing victory, the team further solidifies its No. 1 ranking and status as the best squad the nation has … [Read more...] about Waves’ winning ways continue
Pep graduates create documentary film
RACHEL JOHNSONNews Assistant Pepperdine graduates Mark Wilkins and Joel Christensen were unsure of which career path to pursue after college. Wilkins, a history major, and Christensen, an international business major, opted out of traditional jobs for their respective majors and decided to chase down a different ambition: to go on a filmmaking journey that would undoubtedly … [Read more...] about Pep graduates create documentary film
Reel Sessions strengthn ties wih Malibu
Mia SullivanStaff Writer Pepperdine hosted Reel Sessions last weekend, a surf film festival documenting the history of surf cinema over the past 60 years. The festival featured an eclectic mix of surfing films such as the modern hit “Riding Giants” (2004), the classic film “The Endless Summer” (1966) and “Gidget” (1959): the mainstream Hollywood phenomenon. The festival also … [Read more...] about Reel Sessions strengthn ties wih Malibu
Women fall short in semis, Rousseau renews contract
DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant Although the Pepperdine women’s basketball pulled an upset in the first round of West Coast Conference Tournament play, they were denied a chance to defend their title in the semifinals. The No.-5 Waves needed overtime to subdue No.-4 Saint Mary’s by a score of 71-67. Pepperdine took their second round semifinal matchup against No.-3 Loyola … [Read more...] about Women fall short in semis, Rousseau renews contract
Gay and lesbian rights group plans campus visit
RYAN HAGENNews Assistant Soulforce will add Pepperdine to its Equality Ride next week, bringing the message that Christianity can co-exist with homosexuality on Christian campuses. The group is visiting 32 campuses that it says discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender students. “We want to get dialogue started about LGBT issues,” said Brian Murphy, one of two … [Read more...] about Gay and lesbian rights group plans campus visit