School record broken as Waves succeed in season-opening Malibu Invitational on Saturday. JANE LEESports Editor Pepperdine swimmer Danielle Kimmel wiped away the nerves as she stepped onto the blocks. With her family and best friend in the stands, she looked out across the pool and told herself, “Here we go.” And the rest is history … literally. The freshman highlighted the … [Read more...] about Waves start season with a splash
Dume Room set to close
RYAN HAGENNews Assistant The Dume Room is doomed, according to owner Mario Vitale. He said the bar, a popular hangout for Pepperdine students, will be forced to close Nov. 30. Transwestern Commercial Services, the nationwide real estate company that acquired the properties at Point Dume Plaza in April 2005, had originally said it would not allow the Dume Room to renew its lease … [Read more...] about Dume Room set to close
Obama appeal falls short of presidential
Ashton EllisStaff Writer Less than a week remains until the 2006 mid-term elections Nov. 7, which will reveal whether the United States Congress will stay Republican or switch to Democratic control. Whichever party finds itself in power will make it that much easier (or harder) for members of Congress to reach the ultimate prize: replacing President Bush in 2008. Come Nov. 8, … [Read more...] about Obama appeal falls short of presidential
Service comes with standards
AMY LARSONStaff Writer I am a Spiritual Life Adviser this year, and it has been a really incredible experience. I love living with freshmen — they help me remember the excitement of being at college. Everything is new and fun, and they are very excited about being involved. It is really refreshing — they see things in such a different way. Though it is quite an amazing … [Read more...] about Service comes with standards
Team gains momentum on road trip
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s volleyball team played some of its best volleyball all season last week, gaining some much-needed momentum that will hopefully carry them through the rest of the season. Both Portland and Gonzaga were completely overwhelmed by the resurgent Waves, who brought their record back up to .500 (10-10). Their first match took them to … [Read more...] about Team gains momentum on road trip