MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor California may be the “golden state,” but sometimes I wonder why it ever earned the nickname. The Gold Rush is over, and it can’t just be the sunshine — it snowed in Malibu a couple of weeks ago. It could be Hollywood, a town that markets itself on beautiful images, even though they are doctored up. After all, beauty sells. Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Deception comes from everywhere
No.-4 Waves roll, wipe out opponents
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant They were undefeated coming into Saturday’s game. They were the top-ranked team in the nation. They were playing in their own building, yet UC Irvine was not able to overcome the overpowering force that greeted them Saturday night, falling in convincing fashion to the visiting No.-5 Pepperdine men’s volleyball team, 3-0 (30-26, 30-27, 30-23). The … [Read more...] about No.-4 Waves roll, wipe out opponents
Lacrosse coach reinstated after temporary removal
AIRAN SCRUBYEditor In Chief After being removed from his position as women’s lacrosse coach for two days because of a student grievance, Paul Ramsey has returned to his position. Ramsey will retain his position as head coach during the grievance, according to Associate Dean of Students Rick Marrs. “We are following procedures for a student complaint as outlined in the Student … [Read more...] about Lacrosse coach reinstated after temporary removal
Law School steps up to the Bar
Staff Editorial Recent law school news merits some congratulations and a little back patting. Students from the Pepperdine School of Law achieved the fifth highest bar exam passage rate among accredited California law schools. The results also afford an opportunity to ponder the advantages that this noteworthy accomplishment can bring the university as a whole. But first, … [Read more...] about Law School steps up to the Bar
Pep melting pot offers growth
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor Like all students, Cathy Vu can be defined by her class (senior), her major (business), or her age (22). But, unlike most other students at Pepperdine, Vu is from Vietnam, making her stand out in a predominately Caucasian school. Although she is an international student, Vu said she does not feel strange about it because she attended high … [Read more...] about Pep melting pot offers growth