ZACH ENGLUNDStaff Writer After a dominating start to the season, the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team had a minor setback Friday, losing to the Long Beach State 49ers in five tightly contested games, 3-2 (33-35, 30-26, 23-30, 30-24, 15-11). However, their spirits would be resurrected, as the Waves responded with a dramatic win over No.5-ranked rival UCLA on Wednesday night in … [Read more...] about Big win clears first loss
Counseling Center seeks peer teachers
RYAN HAGENNews Assistant The Counseling Center will begin accepting applications tomorrow for its new, student-led education program. The program will allow students to creatively present information on the topics of alcohol, drugs and sexual violence to their peers, according to Alcohol Education Coordinator Robert Scholz. “Students will hold booths outside the Caf, talk with … [Read more...] about Counseling Center seeks peer teachers
Seats too empty at the ‘Stone
Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor For colleges and universities without a football team, it is a well-known fact that the only way for a school to shake the proverbial athletic moneymaker is to have a quality basketball team on the floor and supportive fans in the stands. Since the inception of March Madness, the window to national prominence has been opened for the hundreds of … [Read more...] about Seats too empty at the ‘Stone
Home-pool advantage boosts Lions
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor What goes up must come down. The Pepperdine women’s swimming team began its 2006-07 campaign with what Head Coach Nick Rodionoff called “the best team we’ve ever had.” However, its momentum stopped when it fell to cross-town rival Loyola Marymount 172-90 during Saturday’s dual meet. With this loss, the Waves moved to 1-1 in dual meet action … [Read more...] about Home-pool advantage boosts Lions
Pep hosts high-school debaters at Invitational
JESSICA MERTURIStaff Writer Last weekend Pepperdine’s Speech and Debate team hosted its annual high school invitational tournament, hailing students from as far as Washington, D.C, and raising necessary funds for travel expenses this semester. The debates did not only give students a chance to perfect their debate skills, but the tournament gave Pepperdine a way to give back to … [Read more...] about Pep hosts high-school debaters at Invitational