DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant The departure of Adam Morrison to the NBA and the indefinite suspension of star forward Josh Heytvelt left reigning West Coast Conference champion Gonzaga with big holes to fill in their quest to defend their title. However, with the help of Pepperdine’s victory Monday night, the Bulldogs sealed their seventh consecutive conference title. After … [Read more...] about Waves top Santa Clara in OT
Pep ties bring dictator’s son back to Malibu
MELISSA GIAIMOAssistant Perspectives Editor The son of the president of Equatorial Guinea’s move to Malibu is a return to his college stomping grounds. Corruption groups first suspected Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue for misappropriation of his government’s funds when he purchased in cash a $35 million oceanfront mansion in February 2006. But Obiang Mangue’s extravagance in … [Read more...] about Pep ties bring dictator’s son back to Malibu
Women fall at hands of USC, cruise to victory over Aztecs
NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer The Trojans conquered the Waves again Friday when the University of Southern California defeated Pepperdine 5-2 at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. After the excitement built up by team members and fans, No.-8 USC beat No.-19 Pepperdine for the second time this season. Winning one of three double matches, Pepperdine failed to bring in the coveted … [Read more...] about Women fall at hands of USC, cruise to victory over Aztecs
Parisians give breath of French AIR
MARC CHOQUETTEPerspectives Editor Great music can take people places. Imagine sitting in a chic Paris studio on a late night with contemporary furniture, ambient light and a skyline view of la Tour d'Eiffel.This is where “Space Maker” takes the listener on the opening track of the French duo AIR’s new album, “Pocket Symphony.” Simple beginnings of light percussion, a 70’s funk … [Read more...] about Parisians give breath of French AIR
Rock ‘n’ Bowl in the fast lane
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Rollin’ with the homies is cool, but bowling with the homies is better, and Pinz Bowling Center is the perfect place to do it. Renovated a few years ago, the alley brings in a new generation of bowlers with its “Rock ‘n’ Bowl” Friday and Saturday nights. Located on Ventura Boulevard in downtown Century City, Pinz is a great getaway (that is just … [Read more...] about Rock ‘n’ Bowl in the fast lane