JANE LEESports Editor Upsetting opponents is nothing new for Andre Begemann. Just five months ago the junior clinched a national championship for the Pepperdine men’s tennis team by grabbing a big victory at the fourth position in singles over a tough Georgia opponent. Playing at home last weekend for the first time this season in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Men’s … [Read more...] about Begemann knocks off top seeds, claims title
Off-campus outings offered
SHANNON URTNOWSKILIVING EDITOR Despite what some may believe its name suggests, Campus Recreation works hard to give students the opportunity to stay active off-campus as well as on. Campus Recreation’s most recent effort: Outdoor Recreation. “We started the program two years ago offering rentals, but this is the first year with trips,” said Catherine Cramp, director of … [Read more...] about Off-campus outings offered
Tide washes in mascot
After a 10 year absence and a makeover to modernize his look, Willie returns to Pepperdine. MELISSA GIAIMONews Assistant University Marketing commissioned a professional athletic mascot company to design the new and improved Willie the Wave, who was re-introduced Saturday, Oct. 21 at Midnight Entourage. “We welcome Willie back to Pepperdine athletics and Pepperdine University … [Read more...] about Tide washes in mascot
Forget cold feet: Red birds will fly to victory
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor Every year, it seems the temperature drops dramatically when September ends. That’s the most physically noticeable sign that summer is ending, which may be sad for many of us. But here is some good news: we have the heat of the World Series to keep us warm. First of all, I’d like to say something about the name “World Series.” Today, … [Read more...] about Forget cold feet: Red birds will fly to victory
Students welcome politics on campus
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor Coming to Pepperdine from San Francisco, sophomore Emma Wnuk said she finds her political views are different from many at the university. Wnuk is liberal at a school composed of many conservatives, but she did not let this difference stop her from entering the political arena on campus nor deter her from wanting to make politics or … [Read more...] about Students welcome politics on campus