ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant In only its second year of existence at Pepperdine, the women’s track team is still establishing itself as a reputable franchise, one small step at a time. But on Saturday, one giant leap was made, as the team had their first home meet, the West Coast Track Challenge. “It was definitely a rush,” said Maria Llacuna, freshman sprinter/hurdler for the … [Read more...] about First home meet ever treats track team well
Dinner cruise aims to boost Malibu Pier and community life
Melissa GiaimoAssistant Perspectives Editor Slow-growth advocates continue to hurt the small-town feel of Malibu by thwarting plans for a dinner boat aimed at revitalizing the Malibu Pier and community life. Opponents of the plan, including Wagner’s investment partner in the pier Alexander Left, contend the boat is too large.Supporters hope the dinner boat will revitalize the … [Read more...] about Dinner cruise aims to boost Malibu Pier and community life
Press law protects students’ free speech, right to free press
MELISSA GIAIMOAssistant Perspectives Editor Student free-press advocates praise new legislation that protects college journalists from censorship by school administrators; however, the new law will have little impact on private schools such as Pepperdine. With the enactment of the “Hosty Law” on Jan. 1, California continues to lead the nation in advancing student press by … [Read more...] about Press law protects students’ free speech, right to free press
Sports numbers gain importance
JANE LEESports Editor Sports fans of any generation love numbers. Ten rebounds. Nine innings. Eight turnovers. Seventh-inning stretch. Sixth man. Five hits. Final Four. Three up, three down. Two strikes. Hole-in-one. Beneath those numbers, however, are numbers only Generation Y can call their own. Hold the record books, reassess Hall of Fame nominees and keep that asterisk … [Read more...] about Sports numbers gain importance
Campus fire station closes
NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer Pepperdine volunteer fighters and few paid workers were sent home from work Wednesday after being informed that the university fire department would no longer be assisting the students and faculty on campus. Captain David Enriquez of the Los Angeles Country Fire Department Malibu Road Station confirmed that his station received notice of … [Read more...] about Campus fire station closes