ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor Actress, dancer and humanitarian: these are a few words that sum up freshman Miriam “MJ” McSpadden. Her passion for the arts fueled her to exhilarating heights. Now that DIF is over, she continues to find new ways to sharpen and enhance her craft. With God in the forefront of her mind, McSpadden diligently tries to live her life not according to … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Miriam McSpadden
Waves drop 2 of 3 at indoor tournament
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor Sometimes losing is not bad, especially against top-ranked teams. The 10th ranked Pepperdine men’s tennis team traveled to the Midwest last week and participated in the 16-team USTA/ITA National Men’s Team Indoor Championships at the Midtown Tennis Club in Chicago. Despite a 4-2 upset against No.-9 Notre Dame on Friday, the Waves fell to … [Read more...] about Waves drop 2 of 3 at indoor tournament
Overseas students create soccer team
ANNA KINGStaff Writer While living abroad in Italy, one of the most fiercely devoted countries to soccer in the world, a group of nine students from the Florence International Program has formed an Italian calcetto soccer team (soccer played on tennis-court sized fields), the first organized sports team overseas to represent Pepperdine. Brought together for various reasons, … [Read more...] about Overseas students create soccer team
Waves spank rival Lions
DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant Homecoming festivities added excitement and fanfare to the campus and the weekend’s sporting events. In particular, the men’s basketball team fed on the exceptional fan turnout and support, muzzling the Lions of Loyola Marymount by a score of 95-88 Saturday night. The Waves began the game slowly, allowing LMU to break away with a 14-4 start. … [Read more...] about Waves spank rival Lions
How to pay attention during class
LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant You know the routine — go to class, take out your laptop, sign on to instant messenger, beat your high score in solitaire and whatever you do. All of this is to avoid the meaningless murmurs of that babbling teacher at the front of the classroom. They can’t know much; they’re only college professors. But with some of them banning these … [Read more...] about How to pay attention during class