Hannah EhrigStaff Writer Chances are you’ve seen one, whether in a lake or in a tank. They come big and small, eat algae, and many from Lake Victoria have become endangered. Chiclid fish have over 1500 species and compose more than 5% of all vertebrates. Because of the vast numbers of this species, the fish can be hard to categorize. Luckily, Pepperdine has hired a new biology … [Read more...] about New biology professor for Pepperdine
Esperanza arson leaves five dead
RYAN HAGENNews Assistant The Esperanza fire has been fully contained after burning more than 40,000 acres and killing five firefighters. At its peak, the wildfire ravaged more than 60 miles between Cabazon, 120 miles east of Malibu, and Highway 79. Highly flammable chaparral plants, Santa Ana winds, and relative low relative humidity levels – below 10 percent – helped the … [Read more...] about Esperanza arson leaves five dead
Women place fifth, men sixth at WCC Championships
DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer Finally it came into view. Like seeing the finish line faintly in the distance, the postseason at long last emerged in front of Pepperdine’s cross country teams. Nearly two months of arduous preparation in the form of daily multi-mile runs, weekly meets and independent workouts culminated at this point. This past weekend, the men’s and women’s teams … [Read more...] about Women place fifth, men sixth at WCC Championships
SGA debates universal senior thesis
SAMANTHA BLONSNews Assistant SGA passed three resolutions last night but held one back for further review. The held resolution would have supported the substitution of the Junior Writing Profile with a required senior thesis or project for every Seaver College major. The senate voted to table the resolution until next week’s meeting so that its author senior senator Max … [Read more...] about SGA debates universal senior thesis
Caddy car proves presidential
SCOTT REYNOLDSStaff Writer When was the last time you were treated like royalty? When did you feel content, like you had everything you could ever want? Well. thanks to Cadillac, it happened about a week ago for me. I have always been a bit of a performance buff, but I also like the freedom of a sedan. Sometimes I feel that in the automotive world these two desires are … [Read more...] about Caddy car proves presidential